Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Page (0726)

GovernmentJobs.com — Coconino County AZ; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Coconino County AZ in Page, AZ is seeking a detention officer to supervise, care for and ensure the welfare of inmates in the jail facility. The position provides on-the-job training (OJT) before attending a 320-hour in-house Detention Academy, with opportunities for college credit upon completion and a pathway to certification.

The role requires passing a written exam, interview board, and physical agility test, plus a thorough background check, polygraph, medical exam and

Qualifications

• On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy.
• After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college credit.
• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board and physical agility test.
• Must successfully complete background check, polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test prior to employment.
• Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.

Job description

Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.

This position is located in Page

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR DETENTION TEAM?

• On‑the‑job training (OJT) prior to attending 320‑hour in‑house Detention Academy. After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college credit
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Must obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment to the position and maintain it throughout employment. Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board and physical agility test. Must successfully complete background check, polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test prior to employment. Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must not have u