Detention Officer

Overview

Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Detention Officer! With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best‑in‑class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

• Process and care for subjects in custody for court proceedings by providing meals and, when needed, contacting staff for medical issues.
• Verify identification of persons in custody.
• Fingerprint prisoners.
• Complete a variety of reports, prisoner counts, facility and vehicle inspections as part of documenting daily shift activities.
• Observe, inspect, and monitor jail conditions, including cleanliness and orderliness of jail cells, to comply with prescribed operating and safety standards and safeguard against potential hazards.
• Transport prisoners to and from the county jail and municipal courts.
• Actively participate as a team member to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety philosophy, proactively managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and exceeding expectations.

Starting rate: $24.21 per hour

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to successfully complete a specified Corrections/Detention Officer Basic Training Academy.
• Must be able to comply with Arizona P.O.S.T. firearms requirements.
• Works in a 24/7 environment; may be required to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Starting range: $25.89–$37.54 per hour

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience handling prisoners as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, or other related classification, OR one (1) year as a Town of Gilbert Detention Transport Trainee.
• Must be 21 years of age and able to comply with Arizona P.O.S.T. firearms requirements.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Works in a 24/7 environment; may be required to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough criminal justice background investigation, including psychological and polygraph examinations.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.