Detention Officer Cadet: Training for Safety & Security

Pinal-County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) seeks entry/trainee Detention Cadets to support custody, safety, and order under close supervision. Applicants undergo a multi-step testing, background, and academy process with strict documentation requirements.

Training includes a mandatory 11-week academy and field training, with in-person testing dates and potential relocation or remote training considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Arizona driver's license upon hire; 30 days to obtain if new resident.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Temporary relocation or remote training possible.
• Detention Officer Academy completion (11 weeks) and Field Training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and control of inmates and supervise facility operations.
• Ensure safety and security of staff, inmates, and detention facilities.
• Enforce rules, manage inmate behavior, and respond to incidents.
• Coordinate with agency personnel and complete required documentation.

Skills

Policy knowledge & SOPs

Decision making under pressure

Effective communication

Inmate handling & custody

Situational awareness & safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) seeks entry/trainee Detention Cadets to support custody, safety, and order under close supervision. Applicants undergo a multi-step testing, background, and academy process with strict documentation requirements.

Training includes a mandatory 11-week academy and field training, with in-person testing dates and potential relocation or remote training considerations.