What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer Trainee/Detention Officer position at City of Mesa?
The current recruitment will be used to fill vacancies at either the Detention Officer Trainee or Detention Officer level in the Mesa Police Department, depending on work experience. This recruitment will also establish Eligible Lists which may be used to fill future vacancies. All vacancies are for the Transport Assignment.
The City of Mesa is excited to offer a hiring bonus of $2,000.00 for this position. Half of the bonus ($1,000.00) will be paid after 30 days of hire and the second half ($1,000.00) will be paid upon successful completion of Mesa's Detention Officer training program.
First review of applications will be on Monday, March 17, 2025, and weekly thereafter as needed.
Detention Officer Trainee ($44,980.00 - $66,070.16)
A Detention Officer Trainee learns to perform the full scope of duties of a Detention Officer through a structured, on-the-job training program in accordance with established procedures and requirements set forth in federal/state laws, City ordinances, and department orders. Duties that are learned include: taking custody of inmates from arresting officers; booking inmates into the City jail by completing required documentation and forms; fingerprinting inmates; verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants; escorting inmates to and from court and processing necessary paperwork; handling video arraignment court sessions for inmates; coordinating and communicating with other jail facilities regarding inmate transfer and movement; performing field drug testing on drugs found on the individual; processing evidence discovered on inmate; applying electronic monitoring devices to inmates per court orders; and bonding out inmates according to established guidelines. A Detention Officer Trainee learns to be responsible for the security and welfare of inmates, which involves providing meals and dispensing medicine, as well as maintaining the jail. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
This is a civilian, trainee class that works in the City's detention facility, which operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. Training received is in an academy format and requires learning and applying specific knowledge and skills relative to the booking, detention, and release of adult inmates. As training progresses, employees are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment under pressure in order to maintain a secure and orderly detention facility. An employee in this class is subject to verbal and physical abuse from inmates, required to physically search inmates, and use sufficient legal force to restrain violent/combative/mentally ill inmates. Supervision is received from a Detention Sergeant. An employee can progress to the classification of Detention Officer after successful completion of training and achievement of satisfactory performance evaluations. Employees in this class work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Transport Assignment: One of the responsibilities of the holding facility and its detention staff is the transporting of inmates to and from the county jail and other law enforcement agencies. This assignment requires a Detention Officer Trainee to carry a firearm, complete additional training, and complete and maintain firearms qualifications.
Detention Officer ($47,238.26 - $69,388.18)
A Detention Officer performs responsible work in operating a twenty-four hour/day City detention facility in accordance with established procedures and requirements set forth in federal/state laws, City ordinances, and department orders. Duties include: taking custody of prisoners from arresting officers; booking prisoners into the City jail by completing required documentation and forms; fingerprinting prisoners; verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants; transporting prisoners to and from the county jail and other law enforcement agencies; escorting prisoners to and from court and processing necessary paperwork; handling video arraignment court sessions for prisoners; and bonding out prisoners according to established guidelines. A Detention Officer is also responsible for the security and welfare of prisoners, which involves providing meals and dispensing medicine, as well as maintaining the jail. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
A Detention Officer has successfully completed the structured training program required of a Detention Officer Trainee. The work requires the application of specific knowledge and skills relative to the booking, detention, and release of male and female adult prisoners. Work is performed under the supervision of a Detention Sergeant; however, incumbents often work without direct supervision and are expected to exercise independent initiative and judgment in maintaining a secure and orderly detention facility. An employee in this class is subject to verbal and physical abuse from prisoners and is required to physically search prisoners and use sufficient legal force to restrain violent/combative prisoners. A Detention Officer works rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Transport Assignment: Incumbents will be required to carry a firearm.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Detention Officer Trainee
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. A minimum of one year of public contact experience. Transport Assignment: Incumbents are required to complete Armed Civilian Transport training within one year of hire date and must complete and maintain firearms qualifications.
Special Requirements. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Transport Assignment: Required to pass a more detailed psychological evaluation.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment/pre-placement and random alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Employment experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, corrections/detention officer, or military experience is highly desirable.
Detention Officer
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and a minimum of one year’s detention officer/corrections officer/sworn police officer experience OR successful completion of the structured training program for a Detention Officer Trainee. Transport Assignment: Incumbents are required to complete Armed Civilian Transport training within one year of hire date and must complete and maintain firearms qualifications.
Special Requirements. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Transport Assignment: Required to pass a more detailed psychological evaluation.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment/pre-placement and random alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Employment experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, corrections/detention officer, or military experience is highly desirable.
Detention Officer Trainee:http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3639.pdf
Detention Officer:
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3930.pdf
Salary : $44,980 - $69,388
