Public Safety Officer Jobs

About The Position

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 old by the hire date.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver license by the 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 requirement may be waived if an approved training program was completed or similar work was performed within the previous five years.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, English sentence structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation, basic first aid practices, and basic computer and office equipment operations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships; maintain composure under stress; analyze situations and take effective action; observe and recall details; restrain violent or combative prisoners when required; apply deadly force in accordance with law and Department policy; work for extended periods in extreme weather; use specialized protective equipment; meet physical job requirements; maintain firearms proficiency; provide first aid; and testify in court.
• Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least “Standard” in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Drive Department vehicles to transport people detained or arrested by Department personnel.
• Maintain care, custody, and control of individuals during transport.
• Physically search individuals and transport vehicles for contraband and seize evidence as appropriate.
• Book or process individuals into federal, state, local, or county detention facilities and complete required paperwork.
• Transport evidence to and from Department facilities while maintaining chain of custody.
• Operate and maintain job-related equipment.
• Assist with stranded motorists, traffic control, and collision scene management in accordance with Department policy, as needed.
• Prepare detailed reports, forms, logs, and other required paperwork.
• Attend job-related training.
• Testify in court regarding relevant work-related incidents.