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State of Arizona
Detention Transport Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$61,716 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job No:
539391Work Type:
Full-time Location:
PHOENIX Categories:
Communication/Community Relations,Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services,Misc/Other/Not ApplicableDEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY
Visit our website at www.azdps.govDETENTION TRANSPORT OFFICER DPS
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated and experienced personnel to join our team. Detention Transport Officers, under general supervision, provide support services to Department personnel by transporting, booking and/or processing detained or arrested persons. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment is to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Phoenix area. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience as a detention or correction officer OR graduation from a certified law enforcement training academy.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
: + Must be at least 18 years of age by hire date. + Must possess a valid Arizona Driver 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 requirement may be waived if an approved training program has been completed or similar work has been performed within the last five (5) years.WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
: + May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. + Will be required to control combative, intoxicated, mentally ill, and uncooperative prisoners. Must successfully complete the examination process. Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months. DPS If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).- 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 & long-term disability insurance plans
- Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
- Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).