Detention Officer Cadet (Entry Level) - Registry

Job Title

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 is an Entry/Trainee position, which works under close supervision.

The application and any 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. 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.

Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to Academy start date.

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.

Detention Cadet testing typically occurs every other month.

You will need to have the following documents with you on testing day:

• Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers (Original Document) or Current Passport
• High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date (Original Document) or higher education certificates/diplomas
• Arizona Driver's License (Original Document)
• Social Security Card (Original Document)
• Credit Report (Original Document - this document can be requested on one of the 3 major credit bureau website: Equifax, Experian, or Trans Union)
• DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (Original Document)
• Vehicle Insurance Card
• 3 years Certified Driving History Record (Original Document)

All applicants must participate and pass a Physical Agility Test, which consists of the following:

• Pushups (untimed): 15 or more
• Sit ups (1 minute): 19 or more
• 300 meter run: 75 seconds or better
• 1.5 mile run: 17:40 or better

You will meet with a member of our staff for a one on one interview. You must achieve a score of 70% to advance in the process.

You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire. You will need to have all documents required with you on testing day.

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

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

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

Once you have passed all steps including all medical, psych, background and CVSA, you may be extended an official offer and be scheduled a date to attend New Hire Orientation.

Application:
Applicant will not receive nor are entitled to a copy of the contents of their test results.

Drug Use:
Marijuana –Each position shall be reviewed and determined on a case by case basis dependent upon the applicant's required security access, including those with use of less than six (6) months.

Dangerous Drugs/Narcotics/ Hallucinogens/Vaporous Substances – Any time within the past five (5) years.

Peyote/ Mescaline - Illegal use as described above. (Exception
- Bona fide religious ceremonies)

Sale, Production, Cultivation or Transportation for Sale of illegal drugs in last five (5) years or since becoming an adult.

Pattern of abuse of ANY drugs to include marijuana, narcotics, dangerous drugs and prescription drugs.

Theft or Misappropriation of Property:
Any demonstrated pattern of habitual theft.

Acts Constituting a Felony or any Conviction for Domestic Violence Involving Physical Violence: A conviction for any act which would constitute a Felony in the State of…