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SalaryCity of Scottsdale
Police Detention Officer
SALARY
$22.02 - $32.03 Hourly
LOCATION
Scottsdale, AZ
JOB TYPE
Full-Time Regular
JOB NUMBER
FY2324-00563
DIVISION
Public Safety
DEPARTMENT
DETENTION
OPENING DATE
03/13/2024
CLOSING DATE
3/27/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Pay for experience may be taken into consideration based on internal equity.
The Police Detention Officer performs duties associated with: the operation of a jail, the booking and processing of arrested persons, and the welfare and security of prisoners.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
- Preferred:
- Military experience.
- Ability to operate and maintain proficiency with a firearm.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Obtain and maintain firearm certification. Training is provided on duty and certification testing must be completed within the first 12 months of hire or assignment.
- Possess certification from a Detention/Correction/Police Officer academy or ability to obtain certification.
- Must possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a year of date of hire.
- Pass a one-year probationary period.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Processes prisoners into the City's Police Detention facility; searches person, property and facility for contraband.
- Secures and inventories prisoner's personal property.
- Observes prisoners and logs security checks of prisoners being detained in cells.
- Restrains combative, suicidal, argumentative, or mentally disturbed prisoners.
- Determines if prisoners are ill or injured and obtains medical attention as necessary.
- Prepares and feeds meals to prisoners.
- Administers intoxilyzer test to suspects.
- Determines release criteria of prisoners according to established procedures.
- Transports prisoners to and from court, county jail and other valley agencies.
- Operates a PACE/ACIC/NCIC terminal to retrieve warrant and records information on prisoner; confirms warrants from other jurisdictions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Display physical agility to restrain and control offenders within the confines of a jail setting or at mobile sites.
- React quickly and effectively to physical confrontations and emergency situations with prisoners (average weight 160 pounds).
- Bend, reach, kneel, and crouch; perform defensive tactics, which require quick reflexes, agility, coordination, and strength.
- Perform multiple physical tasks simultaneously.
- Stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Operate computer and other office equipment, intoxilyzer equipment, video arraignment equipment, telephone, camera, and fingerprint equipment requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement, visual and muscular dexterity, and controlled manipulations.
- Operate a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) and a variety of standard office equipment in an office environment including: computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to operate: a motor vehicle, computer equipment, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
- Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required.
To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
About The Position
The Police Detention Officer performs duties associated with: the operation of a jail, the booking and processing of arrested persons, and the welfare and security of prisoners.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which includes:
- Fingerprinting*
- Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
- Polygraph*
- Drug Screening
- Psychological Testing*
- May be waived for current Scottsdale Police Department employees.
The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
You may find further information regarding the Detention Officer position and the hiring process for the position by clicking here.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Agency
City of Scottsdale
Address
9191 E San Salvador Dr
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258
Website
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov
Police Detention Officer Supplemental Questionnaire
Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Scottsdale or any other employment requirement / restriction that would impact your potential employment with the City of Scottsdale?
Yes
No
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
Yes
No
A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
Yes
No
This position requires an applicant to be at least 21 years old at the time of application. Are you at least 21 years old?
Yes
No
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
Yes
No
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
Interlock Device
Court Mandated Restricted Hours
Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
I have no restrictions on my driver's license
Although not required, do you have military experience?
Yes
No
Although not required at the time of application, do you currently possess certification from a Detention / Correction / Police Officer academy? NOTE: Please be sure to list any certifications on the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.
Yes
No
Although not required at the time of application, do you currently possess certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? NOTE: Please be sure to list any certifications on the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.
Yes
No
Which best describes your customer service / public contact experience? (Public contact is being defined for this purpose as any experience interacting with the public in person; volunteer/work experience may be used).
Please describe your experience working in a customer service or public contact position (including any volunteer experience). Make sure to list dates if not already listed under the work experience section in the application.
Describe in detail your work experience in dealing with the public in stressful situations.
Describe your previous work and/or volunteer experience with a police department or corrections facility. Be specific with dates and the scope of your job duties.
Do you have prior experience carrying a firearm?
Yes
No
Are you willing to carry a firearm?
Yes
No
If hired, this job will require that you work different shifts. Are you able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays?
Yes
No
I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.
Yes
No
The Scottsdale Police Department has a Grooming Standards Policy that employees must adhere to. I agree to review the policy located on the Join Scottsdale PD webpage http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police/join-scottsdale-pd and understand that if selected I will need to be able to abide by the standards.
Yes
No
Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?
No Experience
Submitted Application
Tested and/or Interviewed
Submitted Background Packet
How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?
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