DETENTION OFFICERS
YOUR COURAGE
IS OUR SAFETY
SALARY RANGE: $54,080 to $72,800
DETENTION OFFICERS
YOUR COURAGE IS OUR SAFETY
SALARY RANGE: $54,080 to $72,800
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS AND YOUR OWN.
Few jobs have more impact on the lives of others than that of a MCSO Detention Officer. You’ll be helping ensure the safety and wellbeing of millions. And by so doing, impacting your own life by doing meaningful work and securing your future.
CONTACT A RECRUITERA CAREER IS HERE FOR THE MAKING.
As a Detention Officer, your career opportunities are numerous. You can advance in rank (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain), earn a position on other specialized detention teams, or pursue other careers within MCSO, such as Deputy Sheriff, Dispatch, or a variety of civilian positions.
Specialized Detention Officer Positions:
- Jail Intelligence
- K-9 Handler
- Recruit Training Officer
- Special Response Team
- Transportation
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS AND YOUR OWN.
Few jobs have more impact on the lives of others than that of a MCSO Detention Officer. You’ll be helping ensure the safety and wellbeing of millions. And by so doing, impacting your own life by doing meaningful work and securing your future.
CONTACT A RECRUITER
A CAREER IS HERE FOR THE MAKING.
As a Detention Officer, your career opportunities are numerous. You can advance in rank (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain), earn a position on other specialized detention teams, or pursue other careers within MCSO, such as Deputy Sheriff, Dispatch, or a variety of civilian positions.
Specialized Detention Officer Positions:
- Jail Intelligence
- K-9 Handler
- Recruit Training Officer
- Special Response Team
- Transportation
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
REQUIREMENTS
- Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations
- Care about the safety and wellbeing of others, both within and outside a jail setting
- Respect all individuals regardless of background or socio-economic status
- Embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values
- Collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or GED, or are expected to graduate/receive diploma or GED within the next 90 days
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must meet the following standards indicated here, as determined through the pre-employment process.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
For Graduation From The Detention Officer Academy
ASSESMENT: | WHAT IS MEASURED BY THE ASSESSMENT: | DETENTION OFFICER ACADEMY STANDARD: |
Maximum Push-Ups | Upper Body Muscular Endurance | Eleven (11) |
Maximum Sit-Ups (Under One Minute) | Abdominal Muscular Endurance | Sixteen (16) |
1.5 Mile Run | Aerobic Power | 21:48 Minutes |
300 Meter Run | Anaerobic Power | 1:37 Minutes (97 Seconds) |
One (1) Repetition Bench Press | Upper Body Absolute Strength | 90 Pounds or 53% of Body Weight, whichever is less |
Illinois Agility Run (consists of sprints through and around cones) | Agility and Coordination | 22:6 Seconds |
Vertical Jump | Explosive Leg Strength | Eleven (11) Inches (Fourteen [14] inches if measured with VERTEC) |
THE BENEFITS
Maricopa County offers a Total Compensation Package that includes competitive salaries and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package. Our generous benefit options are some of the best in Arizona and just one of the unique advantages of working as a Maricopa County Detention Officer.
COMPETITIVE PAY
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE*
FULL BENEFITS
PAID EDUCATION AND TRAINING
RETIREMENT SECURITY
PAID HOLIDAYS AND VACATION
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE**
Up to $7,500 including up to $3,000 for temporary housing.
* Employees with 12 months of continuous service with the County are eligible for up to 240 hours (6 weeks) of Paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child. This is in addition to paid vacation and sick leave.
**For those residing outside Maricopa County
I'M READY TO APPLY
EXCELLENCE APPLIES HERE.
New Recruit
Following a successful pre-employment process, post-hire participation in a paid, 12-week detention academy is required.
Lateral Applicants
If you have successfully completed an Arizona detention or corrections academy, or Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) and have current or prior experience (within the last three years) working as a detention or corrections officer for the State of Arizona or an Arizona county, city or town, or private prison/detention, you may participate in an accelerated 5-week training/orientation program!
EXCELLENCE APPLIES HERE.
New Recruit
Following a successful pre-employment process, post-hire participation in a paid, 12-week detention academy is required.
Lateral Applicants
If you have successfully completed an Arizona detention or corrections academy, or Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) and have current or prior experience (within the last three years) working as a detention or corrections officer for the State of Arizona or an Arizona county, city or town, or private prison/detention, you may participate in an accelerated 5-week training/orientation program!
I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
If you’re called to a career with a higher purpose and possess the unique talents and traits that best serve members of law enforcement, we encourage you to apply to become a MCSO Detention Officer today.
CONTACT A RECRUITER