The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence.

The duties of a Detention Officer include taking custody of prisoners from arresting officers; processing prisoners into the City's booking facility; searching prisoners and securing prisoners personal property; fingerprinting and taking mug shots; completing required documentation and forms; operating computers to obtain warrant and record information; maintaining jail facilities and equipment; safely transporting prisoners when necessary; and working in cooperation with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office personnel at the county jail. Detention Officers will carry a firearm as part of their uniform and will be required to maintain firearms proficiency throughout their career.

The work environment and physical demands may require the following: Perform physical tasks. Bend, reach, kneel, and crouch; stand and sit for long periods of time. Perform defensive tactics which require quick reflexes, agility, coordination, and strength. Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May on occasion involve moving heavier objects and materials (100 pounds or greater). Work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required. Require work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Work Location: Most work is performed in a holding facility or in vehicles while transporting prisoners, with occasional work performed in an office environment. A Detention Officer must be able to react quickly and effectively to physical confrontations and emergency situations and may be required to use enough legal force to restrain violent/combative prisoners.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not meet the Job Requirements for Detention Officer and are interested in this career field, you may apply for " Detention Officer Trainee”. Please see Job ID 49330 to apply.

$24.11(minimum) - $29.25 (maximum) hourly / $50,149.00 - $60,840.00 annually

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

• One year of experience handling prisoners as a detention officer or other related corrections experience.
• Successful completion of the MCSO or PPD detention officer academy.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.
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• Some positions require the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Fluent in Spanish.

Recruitment closes April 08, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Detention Officer, JC:62130, ID# 48135, 3/10/23, 3 mos., AJ, Benefits:003

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.