Detention Officer

City of Avondale; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Avondale seeks a Detention Officer to maintain care, custody, and control of inmates at the Avondale Police Department Detention Center. You will support patrol divisions in transports, complete bookings, and ensure safety and accountability of staff and inmates.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, graduation from a Police/Corrections/Detention Academy, one year of related experience, an Arizona driver's license, and the ability to pass a comprehensive background, polygraph,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from Police/Corrections/Detention Academy is required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Arizona Driver's License required.
• Must pass background, polygraph, medical, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Care, custody, and control of inmates at the Avondale Detention Center.
• Maintain daily inmate and incident logs and processing of bookings.
• Escort inmates to court appearances and manage inmate movement.
• Assist patrol units with transports as needed.
• Oversee visitation, meals, and hygiene of inmates; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Conduct inmate counts and safety inspections; respond to medical emergencies.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Documentation logs

Court escort

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Police/Corrections/Detention Academy graduate

Job description

Join the City of Avondale Police Department as a Detention Officer and play a vital role in maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of our detention center.

Provides care, custody, and control of inmates at the Avondale Police Department Detention Center. Provides support for the Avondale Police Patrol Division and Tolleson Police Patrol Division in conducting transports of arrested subjects to the 4th Avenue Jail. Ensures completion of all bookings and processes for newly arrested subjects' misdemeanor and/or felony offenses. Ensures proper accountability and the use of supplies for the staff and inmate population. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment in the jail. Conducts numerous counts of the inmate population, including fire and safety inspections, and ensures that inmates are released appropriately. Supervises visitation and notifies victims of inmate releases, warrant pick-ups, and the service of Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment. Assists in the functions of patrol units to pick up and transport prisoners when required.Assists the general public with questions regarding the status of housed inmates and directs callers to appropriate agencies.

Maintains daily logs of shift activity by creating and preserving arrest files on all persons processed through the Avondale Police Department. Maintains inventory of all forms needed by Detention and Patrol.

Processes inmates/prisoners by completing paperwork, searching prisoners, fingerprinting, interviewing for any medical conditions, confiscating prisoner property, and taking photos.

Provides care, custody, and control of the facility and inmates at the Avondale Police Department Detention Center by distributing meals, performing inmate movements, overseeing visitation, responding to medical emergencies, processing inmate mail, and handling releases and bond procedures.

Ensures timely court appearances for all prisoners by escorting prisoners to City Court for appearances, preparing bond receipts, and collecting bonds. Prepares inmates for video court, sends court list to court clerks, and manages inmate movement during video court.

Maintains working vehicle by managing routine maintenance and fueling duties.

Purchases food and prepares meals for inmates by shopping and storing food, preparing food, and dispensing meals on weekends and holidays.

Attends required departmental meetings and trainings.

A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.

Successful graduation from an accredited Police Academy, Corrections Academy, or Detention Academy is required.

One (1) year of experience as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, or Police Officer.

A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical exam, and drug screen.