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Mohave County

Detention Officer (Recruit)

SALARY

$14.55 - $22.55 Hourly

$1,164.00 - $1,804.00 Biweekly

$30,264.00 - $46,904.00 Annually

LOCATION

As assigned within Mohave County, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time-Classified

JOB NUMBER

D.O. Register 2018

DEPARTMENT1

Sheriff's Office

DIVISION1

Adult Detention

OPENING DATE

03/02/2018

SALARY

$14.55 - $22.55 Hourly

$1,164.00 - $1,804.00 Biweekly

$30,264.00 - $46,904.00 Annually

LOCATION

As assigned within Mohave County, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time-Classified

JOB NUMBER

D.O. Register 2018

DEPARTMENT1

Sheriff's Office

DIVISION1

Adult Detention

OPENING DATE

03/02/2018

Job Summary

This is a continuous recruitment to create a register of eligible candidates.
 
Work is performed at an entry level class in the Detention Officer series. This position involves entry-level security work in the custody, control and care and welfare of inmates in County detention facilities, for the purpose of training to become a Detention Officer I, which involves initial in-service and on the job training.

Mohave County has a two-phase application process for this position.  To be eligible for placement on a hiring register and further consideration, you must successfully complete both phases of the application process.  Applicants successfully completing Phase I of the application process will progress to Phase II.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Incumbents are eligible to be assigned as a Detention Officer I upon successful completion of a one (1) year probationary period. In an on-the-job learning/training capacity, an employee will assist and perform (as level of understanding and experience increases) in any or all of the examples of work performed by a Detention Officer I. An employee in this class series may receive work assignments in any or all of the following areas; Control, Booking/Release, Medical, Field Training Program, Disciplinary, Classification, Behavior Management, Warrants, Transports, Commissary, Supplies and Pod Management.
 
REPORTS TO
In-service and on-the-job training are performed under higher level of authority.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
As skill and experience are gained in fulfilling routine duties, increasingly independent action may be authorized. Work is reviewed through observation and evaluation of work performance and reports filed by incumbent.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
You may be asked to create an account online, if you have not already done so.

Phase I (Testing):
             
Part 1-Written Examination
Part 2-Physical Agility Test - Described in Detention Office packet.
Part 3-Oral Board Interview - Day 1 of testing, or as arranged.
 
Phase II (Executive Review Phase):
           
Part 1-Background investigation (May be subject to polygraph)
Part 2-Executive interview
 
How to apply:  PLEASE READY AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
 
Apply online: Complete and submit an online application by clicking on "Apply" (This will take you to the log-in page where you may need to create an account if you haven't done so already).
 
Print online application: Print submitted online application after submission (you can log in to your account to view and print if need).
 
Receive email with Supplemental Packet: After you submit your online application, you will receive an email containing the Detention Officer Underfill Supplemental Application Packet.  (If you don't see our email with the Supplemental Packet, check your SPAM email folder, it might be there)
 
Print, read, and complete the Detention Officer Underfill Supplemental Application Packet.
 
Submit your completed packet to Human Resources at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401.
 
Schedule a test date:  Human Resources will contact you once the packet has been received. (Check your email for the contact information)
 
                                              2018 Detention Officer Underfill Test Dates
                                                                      June 28
                                                                       July 18
                                                                     August 15
                                                                   September 12
                                                                     October 10
                                                                   November 14
 
Testing location: Mohave County Sheriff's Department, 600 W. Beale St, Kingman, Az. 86401
                             Registration at 8:00 a.m. sharp- Arrivals after 8:15 a.m. must schedule for the  next test.
                             Exam starts at 8:30 a.m.
 
Bring your original post packet, printed online applications, and requested documents with you to your scheduled test date. *Incomplete packets and/or late arrivals WILL be rescheduled and are ineligible to test or reapply no less than 90 days.
 
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources, (928) 753-0736, Extension 4116 or 4363.  Thank you for your interest in employment with Mohave County. 
 
Sincerely,
Human Resources
 

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma /GED.
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of employment.
  • Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver's License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
  • Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
  • Possess the ability to successfully complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.
  • Requires successful completion of 40 hours (on-the-job) of detention training prior to occupying a post or position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

See full job description details by clicking on our Job Descriptions Link.

Employer
Mohave County
Phone
928-753-0736 Ext 4363
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz
Address
700 W. Beale St

Kingman, Arizona, 86402
Employer
Mohave County
Phone
928-753-0736 Ext 4363
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz
Address
700 W. Beale St

Kingman, Arizona, 86402
Detention Officer (Recruit) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?


* QUESTION 2
I have read and understand the application instructions outlined in the Job Announcement. I also understand that I will need to print out my submitted application, Detention Officer Test Packet, requested documents (link to be emailed after successful submission), and bring them to my scheduled testing time. I further understand that I will be receiving notifications regarding status changes, updates, reminders, etc. via email and will be my responsibility to check it regularly. It is also my responsibility to ensure that I come to the testing on time and prepared. Additionally, I understand that if I fail to show for my scheduled testing, arrive late, fail to bring the required paperwork and/or incomplete supplemental packet, that it will be considered as a fail and I will not be eligible to take the test and/or apply again for at least 90 days.

* Required Question