Detention Officer Cadet; Entry Level; Registry

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.

• Applicant will not receive nor are entitled to a copy of the contents of their test results.
• No documents, copies of reports submitted by the applicant will be returned.
• No documents, reports or information utilized for, or obtained, during the selection process will be furnished to the applicant.
• Applicant will not be advised of the reason(s) for non-selection.

• 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. This includes methamphetamine, amphetamine, barbiturates, speed, spice, bath salts, crack, cocaine, heroin, opioids, mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine, salvia, PCP, anabolic steroids, etc.
• 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. “Pattern of abuse” will be determined based on; type of drugs used, purpose for using, length of time used, and age of individual during use (minor or adult).

• Any demonstrated pattern of habitual theft.
• Any theft while serving in a position of trust.

• A conviction for any act which would constitute a Felony in the State of Arizona, at any time.

• Any intentional attempt to practice any deception or fraud in the Employment Application, Testing Process, or any failure to properly complete the application.

• Any recent demonstrated pattern of excessive traffic violations (for positions that require operation of a motor vehicle).

• Having been disciplined by any employer, including military, as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.
• Having been involuntarily dismissed, for any reason other than layoff, from two or more employers as an adult.
• Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement as well as other persons with a reasonable explanation for an extensive job history.
• Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying, except where the presence of a hostile work environment is alleged or other reasonable cause existed.

• If an applicant has served in the military their separation must be classified as “Honorable”, “General under Honorable conditions” or “Uncharacterized”.

• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, perform work within scope of authority and training, and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and…