Police Detention Officer

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Detention Officer performs duties associated with the operation of a jail, the booking and processing of arrested persons, and the welfare and security of prisoners. Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $ 34.22/hour or $71,177.60 annually.

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of re locating to the State of Arizona.
Obtain and maintain firearm certification.
Possess certification from a Detention/Correction/Police Officer academy or ability to obtain certification.
Must possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a year of date of hire.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Nice To Haves

Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted.
Training is provided on duty and certification testing must be completed within the first 12 months of hire, promotion or assignment.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Responsibilities

Processes prisoners into the City's police detention facility; searches person, property and facility for contraband.
Captures quality mug shots and fingerprints.
Secures and inventories prisoner's personal property.
Observes prisoners and logs security checks of prisoners being detained in cells.
Restrains combative, suicidal, argumentative, or mentally disturbed prisoners.
Maintains detailed records and logs and completes forms.
Transports prisoners to and from court, county jail and other valley agencies.
Maintains jail facilities and equipment and conducts routine prisoner cell inspections.
Transports prisoners to and from court, county jail and other valley agencies.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
Pet Insurance
Bilingual pay compensation