Detention Center Security & Booking Officer

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/personal sick leave

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401k

Short/long-term disability

14 holidays

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community is seeking a Detention Officer to perform booking, release, and detention duties in a secure facility. Flexibility includes day, swing, or graveyard shifts with regular nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position requires certifications (COTA/MCSO/BIA-FLETC) or equivalent experience, valid AZ driver’s license, and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks including polygraph and medical evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must possess one of listed certifications and one year related detention/justice experience.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license and meet insurance carrier requirements.
• Must pass extensive background check including polygraph, psych eval and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Book prisoners into detention, photograph/fingerprint, and record the booking process.
• Operate/monitor video surveillance equipment.
• Transfer prisoners between cells and escort within the facility.
• Restrain combative or suicidal prisoners as needed.
• Assess illness/injury and obtain medical treatment when required.
• Determine release criteria per policies and coordinate with Court staff on bonds.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork for releases/transfers.
• Clean the detention facility as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Federal & community law knowledge

Detention center policies knowledge

Court processes knowledge

Experience with monitoring/restraining

Human behavior basics

Recordkeeping & reporting

Operating monitoring equipment

Booking/release procedures

First aid/CPR skills

Handling combative prisoners

Maintaining accurate records

Team coordination with staff/public

Education

AZ Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) certification

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA/FLETC) certification

1 year full-time detention/corrections experience

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Job description

Ak-Chin Indian Community is seeking a Detention Officer to perform booking, release, and detention duties in a secure facility. Flexibility includes day, swing, or graveyard shifts with regular nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position requires certifications (COTA/MCSO/BIA-FLETC) or equivalent experience, valid AZ driver’s license, and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks including polygraph and medical evaluation.