Detention Officer

Join the City of Avondale Police Department as a Detention Officer and play a vital role in maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of our detention center. Responsibilities

• Provide care, custody, and control of inmates at the Avondale Police Department Detention Center.
• Provide support for the Avondale Police Patrol Division and Tolleson Police Patrol Division in conducting transports of arrested subjects to the 4th Avenue Jail.
• Ensure completion of all bookings and processes for newly arrested subjects’ misdemeanor and/or felony offenses.
• Ensure proper accountability and use of supplies for the staff and inmate population.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the jail.
• Conduct numerous counts of the inmate population, including fire and safety inspections, and ensure inmates are released appropriately.
• Supervise visitation and notify victims of inmate releases, warrant pick‑ups, and the service of Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
• Assist in the functions of patrol units to pick up and transport prisoners when required.
• Assist the general public with questions regarding the status of housed inmates and direct callers to appropriate agencies.
• Maintain daily logs of shift activity by creating and preserving arrest files.
• Maintain inventory of all forms needed by Detention and Patrol.
• Process inmates/prisoners by completing paperwork, searching prisoners, fingerprinting, interviewing for medical conditions, confiscating property, and taking photos.
• Distribute meals, perform inmate movements, oversee visitation, respond to medical emergencies, process inmate mail, and handle releases and bond procedures.
• Ensure timely court appearances for all prisoners by escorting to City Court, preparing bond receipts, and collecting bonds.
• Prepare inmates for video court, send court lists to clerks, and manage inmate movement during video court.
• Maintain working vehicle by managing routine maintenance and fueling duties.
• Purchase food and prepare meals for inmates by shopping, storing, preparing, and dispensing meals on weekends and holidays.
• Attend required departmental meetings and trainings.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Successful graduation from an accredited Police Academy, Corrections Academy, or Detention Academy.
• One (1) year of experience as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, or Police Officer.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical exam, and drug screen.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here
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