Detention Officer

Description

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Detention Officer or Detention Officer Trainee. The Chandler Police Detention Unit is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, including weekend and holidays. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, working a 3/12 then 4/12 schedule.

The City:
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is located in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work, our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.

Who we are:
The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 337 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 270,000 residents. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience handling prisoners as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, other related position. Arizona POST recognized County or State Detention Officer Certification or equivalent is required for the Detention Officer position. Those that do not meet minimum qualifications for Detention Officer may be hired in as a Detention Officer Trainee where you will learn to perform work in sustaining the security of the City's police holding facility as well as attend and successfully complete a Detention Officer Academy.

Essential Duties
1. Ensures the safety and security of arrestees, prisoners and the general public.
2. Transports prisoners to and from the County jail and City court facilities.
3. Assists officers with intake and booking processes and Releases prisoners from jail upon court orders for release or secured bond.
5. Oversees the general care and custody of arrestees and detainees and conducts holding facility inspections.

Minimum Qualifications (Detention Officer) $24.65 - $33.27 per hour:
• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Two (2) years' experience handling prisoners as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, other related classification OR one (1) year as a City of Chandler Detention Officer Trainee; and
• Arizona POST recognized County or State Detention Officer Certification or equivalent; and
• Must be at least 21 years of age by March 2023; and
• Ability to comply with Arizona POST firearms requirements; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Minimum Qualifications (Detention Officer Trainee) $23.04 - $31.10 per hour:
• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• One (1) year experience customer service experience ; and
• Must be at least 21 years of age by March 2023; and
• Successfully complete a city specified Corrections/Detention Officer academy and training program within six (6) months of hire; and
• Ability to comply with Arizona POST firearms requirements; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Application Process:
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Agility Assessment (Detention Officer Trainee applicants only)
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Police Chief Interview

The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.

The position available is a regular full-time position and is subject to a either a six month (6) or one (1) year probationary period depending on classification. A register of qualified candidates will be active for six (6) months should another position become available.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

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The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Arizona