Detention Officer Cadet - Registry

Job Summary

Maintain safety and security of inmates, staff and detention facilities; provide custody and control of inmates; preserve order and discipline; and supervise inmates according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) policies and procedures and state and Federal regulations under basic supervision. This is an Entry/Trainee position, which works under close supervision.

March 24, 2026 (must submit application by March 7*)

May 12, 2026 (must submit application by April 25*)

July 14, 2026 (must submit application by June 27*)

• Testing typically occurs every other month.
• Test day involves a physical agility test, a written test, and a preliminary background review.

• Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers (original) or Current Passport
• High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date (original) or higher education certificates/diplomas
• Arizona Driver’s License (original)
• Social Security Card (original)
• Credit Report (original) – a complete report is required on a thumb drive (only score will not be accepted)
• DD‑214 or Selective Service Registration (original) if discharged from military
• Vehicle Insurance Card
• Certified Driving History Record for 3 years (original)

• Push‑ups (untimed): 15 or more
• Sit‑ups (1 minute): 19 or more
• 300‑meter run: 75 seconds or better
• 1.5‑mile run: 17:40 or better

• Written Test – essay‑style, 60 minutes, 3 questions, 70 % passing.
• Preliminary Background Review – questionnaire and document verification.
• ESOPH Background – upload additional documents within seven days.
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) – scheduled after background review.
• Command Review and Interview – conditional offer pending approvals.
• Official Offer – upon successful completion of all steps.

• Applicants will not receive copies of their test results.
• No documents submitted will be returned.
• Applicants will not be advised of reasons for non‑selection.

• Marijuana – each position reviewed case‑by‑case; less than six months acceptable.
• Dangerous drugs / narcotics / hallucinogens / vaporous substances – any use within the past five years.
• Peyote / mescaline – illegal use except for bona fide religious ceremonies.
• Recent patterns of abuse of any drugs may lead to disqualification.

• Habitual theft pattern or theft while in a position of trust.

• Any conviction for a felony in the State of Arizona, at any time.

• Intentional deception or fraud in the application or testing process.

• Recent pattern of excessive traffic violations (positions requiring a motor vehicle).

• Disciplinary actions for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty, or persistent policy violations.
• Involuntary dismissal from two or more employers as an adult (excluding layoff).
• More than seven paid positions with different employers in the past four years, or more than fifteen in the past ten years (exceptions for students and others with valid explanations).
• Resignation without notice (unless justified by a hostile work environment or other reasonable cause).

• Separation must be classified as “Honorable”, “General under Honorable conditions”, or “Uncharacterized”.

• Maintain custody and control of inmates; use sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Ensure safety and security of staff, inmates, and facilities; monitor inmate behavior.
• Supervise inmate activities, maintain discipline, and intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes.
• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates (nutrition, hygiene, education, transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance).
• Monitor for rule violations; de‑escalate violent situations; maintain appropriate use of force.
• Perform inspections, security checks, head counts, area searches; ensure areas are safe, sanitary, and free of contraband.
• Conduct body and cell searches; maintain accountability for keys, equipment,…