DETENTION TRANSPORT OFFICER

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

18d•$54,832 - $71,727•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated and experienced personnel to join its team in the Tucson area. Under general supervision, Detention Transport Officers provide support services to Department personnel by transporting, booking, and/or processing detained or arrested persons, and perform related duties as assigned. This recruitment establishes an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Tucson area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a detention or correction officer, or graduation from a certified law enforcement training academy.
Must be at least 18 years of age by hire date.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by hire date.
Must be able to work any hours, including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs, and overtime.
Must successfully complete a Department-selected detention/transport training program. This may be waived if an approved training program has been completed or similar work has been performed within the last five years.
Must complete an examination process; successful applicants are subject to a polygraph and background investigation.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
If driving or vehicle use is an essential function to conduct State business, applicable Driver’s License Requirements apply.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Transport detained or arrested persons.
Book and/or process detained or arrested persons.
Provide support services to Department personnel.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accrued vacation pay and sick days.
10 paid holidays per year.
Deferred compensation plan.
Top-ranked retirement plans.
Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance plans.
Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs.
Bus cards partially subsidized by the State.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, including a defined benefit plan providing lifelong retirement income.
Long-Term Disability program after a 27-week waiting period.
Option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments.