What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer Trainee position at City of Chandler, AZ?
Salary : $24.21 - $32.67 Hourly
Location : Chandler, AZ
Job Type : Full-time, Regular
Job Number : 2500268
Department : Police
Division : 2071-POLICE DETENTION SERVICES
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Police Department, Detention Unit is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Detention Officer Trainee. The Chandler Police Detention Unit is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, working a 3 / 12 then 4 / 12 schedule.
NOTE : We are currently offering a Detention Officer Trainee Hiring Incentive of $2,000 paid in two installments. New hires will receive $1,000 paid on their first paycheck; and will receive $1,000 paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. Former employees are not eligible for the incentive.
Why work for Chandler?
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Who we are
The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 191 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 289,249 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, several sections, and many units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. 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 previous work experience demonstrating transferable knowledge, skills, and abilities to train as a Detention Officer. You are not required to possess any previous experience as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, or Law Enforcement Officer. However, you will be required to earn your Arizona POST Detention Officer Certification, if hired for this position.
Essential Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Supervision
Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.
Application Process :
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 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. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
The Detention Officer Trainee position requires that you possess at least a High School Diploma or GED certificate. Do you possess at least a High School Diploma or GED equivalency?
The Detention Officer Trainee position requires that you are at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or hire. Will you be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment or hire?
The Detention Officer Trainee position requires that you possess a Driver's License with an acceptable driving record or history from your state of residence. Do you possess a Driver's License with an acceptable driving record or history?
If you answered yes to the above question, identify the State from which your Driver's License was issued and the date that it was issued. If you answered no to the above, write "N / A" in the space provided.
The Detention Officer Trainee position requires that you possess at least 1-year previous work experience dealing with the public and providing customer service. Do you possess this level of required experience?
Please briefly describe your prior work experience dealing with the public and providing customer service. Be sure to include where you obtained this experience; and, for how long you worked in this capacity. If you do not possess this experience, write "N / A" in the space provided.
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