Detention Officer: Custody, Transport & Safety

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale, AZ is seeking Police Detention Officers to join the Glendale Police Department. This full-time role involves custody, transport, booking, and related tasks to help keep the community safe.

Requirements include at least one year of detention experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and DPS Terminal Operator certification within six months of hire. The recruitment process includes testing and email communications.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a detention officer or equivalent in public safety.
• Knowledge of federal, state and city laws relating to prisoner custody.
• Ability to operate computerized information systems.

Responsibilities

• Takes custody of prisoners, completes searches, and records data in the records system.
• Photographs, fingerprints, and processes prisoners for booking as needed.
• Transports prisoners to jail or to court and maintains safety of prisoners.
• Performs booking procedures and verifies identification and warrants.

Skills

Prisoner transport

Data entry

Computer literacy

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

The City of Glendale, AZ is seeking Police Detention Officers to join the Glendale Police Department. This full-time role involves custody, transport, booking, and related tasks to help keep the community safe.

Requirements include at least one year of detention experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and DPS Terminal Operator certification within six months of hire. The recruitment process includes testing and email communications.