Detention Deputy Cadet

Holbrook, AZ
Navajo County Sheriff

Salary: $37,382.56 – $46,685.70 Annually

Position Summary:

Detention Officer Recruit is the entry level class in the Detention Officer positions. This classification exists solely for those attending the Detention Academy and subsequent facility training. This position entails entry level security work in the custody, control, care and welfare of inmates in the Navajo County Detention Facility for the purposes of training to become Detention Officer I.

Essential Functions:

  • Assists in the control, monitoring, movement and activities of inmates/detainees.
  • Maintains safety and security of the facility, personnel, visitors and inmates.
  • Assists with inmate/detainee counts to ensure accuracy of total populations.
  • Processes inmate bookings and releases, maintains other Detention Records.
  • Physically escorts inmates by vehicle or on foot.
  • Performs physical search of inmates and facility.
  • Performs general administrative duties.
  • Responds to emergency situations; assists with the restraint of detainees.

Requirements:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
  • Be at least 18 years of age;
  • Successful completion of Detention Certification Academy training;
  • Ability to successfully pass polygraph, drug test, fingerprinting, physical and psychological test (Physical test includes, but is not limited to a 1.5 mile run, push-ups and sit-ups);
  • Must have a valid AZ driver’s license.