Detention Officer

City of Apache Junction Economic Development; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Apache Junction is seeking a Detention Officer to manage the holding facility, book detainees, and ensure the welfare and security of detainees. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience.

Responsibilities include records management, compliance with safety procedures, and assistance with programs and transportation as needed. Salary range and anticipated hiring range are provided; position is full-time and located in Apache Junction, AZ, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year full-time experience in detention/corrections or police.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily holding facility operations and detainee safety.
• Process detainees including booking, fingerprinting, and custody photos.
• Maintain facility records and prepare reports.
• Assist with program access and compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Defensive Tactics

Observation skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Police equipment

Vehicle operation

Job description

Anticipated Hiring Range $26.82 - $28.18 hour

Salary $55,785.60 - $80,787.20 Annually

Location Apache Junction, AZ

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 202600092

Department PUBLIC SAFETY

Division Detention

Opening Date 08/27/2026

Closing Date 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Detention Officer

Positions assigned to this class perform duties associated with the operation of the City’s holding facility, the booking and processing of arrested persons, the welfare and security of the persons detained within it, and the transportation of detainees to other facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the daily assessment and operation of the holding facility, equipment inspection, facility inspection, sanitation, fire safety, and detention vehicle inspections.
• Provide humane treatment and protection to all detainees within the facility.
• Perform tasks related to the detainees’ care, custody and control, including but not limited to legal visits, court attendance and security, meal preparation, escort, transport, control and movement of detainees, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and medical assessment, property inventory, detainee observation and release.
• Maintain records related to the facility; completion of routine forms and reports; and completion of booking, fingerprinting and custody photographs; and infection control.
• Provide support for access to programs, buildings and services.
• Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21-years of age at time of appointment, and have one (1) year fulltime paid experience in either a civilian or military capacity as a Detention, Corrections, or Police Officer.

Knowledge

• City, Government, police and custodial operations; judicial court proceedings.
• Physical and verbal diffusion techniques and the proper protocol for application.
• Knowledge of Defensive Tactics to determine appropriate use of force in a situation, and use in deescalating aggression in hostile suspects to attain compliance and control.

Skills

• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Handling and using Police issued weapons and equipment including but not limited to ballistic vest, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, firearm, safety gloves, baton, handcuffs, and radio.
• Operating various types of vehicles.

Pre-employment Requirements

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Work requires extended periods of standing, sitting and working on intake equipment and a personal computer. May require lifting, pushing and pulling 50 to 100 pounds, reaching, bending and exerting force between 20 and 50 pounds. May be in contact with hostile and resistant individuals. Some field work may be required, and subject to hazardous conditions.

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.

Employer City of Apache Junction

300 E Superstition Blvd

Apache Junction, Arizona, 85119

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/