• Conducting security walks and headcounts.
• Performing inmate cell searches.
• Performing searches of inmates and visitors.
• Performing strip searches of inmates.
• Conducting continual visual surveillance of inmates and various areas of detention facilities.
• Providing inmate services, recreation, serving meals, visitation and clothing exchanges.
• Selecting and operating appropriate buttons, switches and knobs used to control doors, sliders, and communication systems.
• Monitoring and controlling all activities regarding inmate movement.
• Pursuing fleeing inmates on foot.
• Using body force to gain entrance through barriers to seize or rescue inmates.
• Subduing resisting inmates using approved non-lethal weapons i.e., pepper spray (chemical discharge containing Oleo Resin Capsicum), stun devices (short duration exposure containing 50,000 volts and .0004 amps).
• Performing basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
• Gathering information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of the victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
• Preparing logbook entries and writing reports.
• Taking inventory and inspecting security equipment.
• Operating telephones, electronic equipment, fingerprint equipment, cameras and fax machines.
• Communicating over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Managing interpersonal conflicts to maintain order.

• 18 Years of age at time of application
• U. S. Citizen or permanent resident alien
• High school diploma, G.E.D., or work equivalent
• No felony convictions or commissions
• No misdemeanor convictions within last 12 months.
• No recent or extreme drug use
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the armed services
• Drivers license must not have been suspended with in last 12 months.

Excellent Pay

Detention Officers Beginning Pay $17.32-$20.69 Hourly
(dependent upon prior qualifying experience)
Detention Officer Salary Range $36,025-$50,024 Annually($17.32-$24.05 hourly)
(Does not include uniform allowance, holidays or overtime)

Uniform Allowance - Initial uniform provided during the training academy.

Paid Training – Receive full pay and benefits during the 9 week detention officer academy.

Health Insurance – One insurance provider (CIGNA) however, 6 different medical plans under CIGNA to select from.

Dental Insurance - Three providers (EDS, CIGNA Dental PPO, Delta Dental PPO).

Vision Coverage - Eyemed.

20 Year Retirement – 50% of the average of highest three consecutive years. (Usually last three years of service).

Deferred Compensation - Pre-tax mutual fund account.

Basic Life Insurance (includes AD&D) - County pays 100% of premium for coverage of your annual salary up to $500,000.

Supplemental Life Insurance (includes AD&D) - Choose up to 5 times your salary up to $500,000/ Dependent Life for spouse and children.

10 Annual Paid Holidays
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. /Civil Rights Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $5,000/Year for job related tuition reimbursement.

Recreational Discounts
Savings on products/services including sporting event discounts, restaurants, shopping, concerts, fitness, travel, and local attractions.

Credit Union
Owned and controlled by the credit union members; offers a wide range of low cost financial services.

With Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office you will have the opportunity to promote after two years of service to the next rank level which is sergeant. Currently there are no educational requirements for Detention Officers to promote to any rank.

Rank Structure

Sheriff (Elected)

Chief Deputy

Deputy Chief

Captain

Lieutenant

Sergeant

Deputy Sheriff / Detention Officer

• Background Investigations

• K-9 Unit

• Recruiting

• Aviation

• Jail Intelligence

• Security & Transport

• S.R.T. (Jail Special Response Team)

• Facility Training Officer

• Facility Maintenance Officer

• Recruit Training Officer

• Chain Gang

• On-line application www.maricopa.gov

• Orientation (by invitation)

Nine week academy

Course Curriculum to include:

• MCSO policy and procedure

• Report writing

• Physical conditioning

• Defensive tactics

• Basic first aid

• CPR and AED training

• Rescue procedures

• Practical training scenarios

• Fingerprinting

• Handcuffing techniques

• Non-lethal weapon proficiency (Taser/Pepperball)

• OC spray