Detention Officer Lateral - Registry

Lateral Detention Officer

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 role is compensated under a step pay structure with scheduled increases based on tenure and performance. Newly hired laterals shall be placed at a step according to their full years of credited service. Years of service shall be determined based upon information contained in the application and validated based upon the number of full years paid into the Correctional Officers Retirement System (CORP) or equivalent retirement system for out-of-state laterals with service credits.

Eligibility for placement at a step above entry shall be at the discretion of PCSO based upon the candidate's training and applicable job related experience. To receive service credit, the candidate shall have attended and successfully completed a detention/correctional academy conducted by a state or county law enforcement agency and worked in an adult detention/correctional facility. Applicants with previous employment as a detention/correctional officer in a municipal or federal agency and those from the private prison sector shall be considered on a case by case basis.

Step Placement:
Eligible laterals will receive one credit for each year of credited service. No credit shall be given for partial years of service.

Complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. If the question does not apply, mark N/A. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process and your application will be marked as INCOMPLETE.

Lateral Detention Officer testing typically occurs every other month.

1. Schedule Testing Date
- If all criteria is met, you may be contacted by PCSO Human Resources via email to schedule a testing date.

2. Testing Day
- The testing day consists of a physical agility test, a written test, and a preliminary background review.

3. Written Test
- An essay-style test is used to measure comprehension, grammar, and handwriting skills. You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process.

4. Preliminary Background Review
- You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire. If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

5. ESOPH Background
- You will be sent a link to sign in, answer questions and upload any documents required. You have seven (7) days to complete.

6. Background Review
- Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a final background review.

7. Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) – Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Test.

8. Command Review
- Once your background check is complete, our command staff will review it. Upon approval, you may be invited to a Command Interview.

9. Command Interview
- You will meet and talk with the Command Staff. Upon approval, you will be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a psych evaluation and medical review.

10. Conditional Offer
- Once you have passed all steps, you may be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a polygraph and medical review.

11. Medical Appointments
- In order to proceed in the hiring process, you will need to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph test and a medical exam.

12. Official Offer
- Once you have passed all steps successfully, you may be extended an official offer and be scheduled a date to attend New Hire Orientation.

Pinal County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Selection Guidelines:

Application:
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