Gilbert Police Detention Officer
A Gilbert Police Department Detention Officer manages the intake of Department arrestees to include booking, fingerprinting, maintaining custody and control of arrested persons, and transportation when applicable.
Our Detention Officers work on-side at our Gilbert-Chandler Unified Holding Facility (GCUHF). To view availability, click here.
About Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Gilbert is one of the largest cities in Arizona with a population of over 280,000 people and has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, the Best Place to Live, Work and Play, the Town of Gilbert has been named Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and most recently by Wallethub, Gilbert has been named the #1 Place in Arizona to Raise a Family!
Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future, while continuing to be one of the top communities in the country.
What sets Gilbert apart is a combination of a sense of community, a unique and enjoyable environment for residents and businesses and a commitment to innovation. Gilbert is a diverse community that celebrates its rich heritage and character, but we’re working diligently to shape our best possible future. We all play a role in the design of tomorrow.
In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today.
We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today.
Being a Detention Officer in Gilbert, Arizona
Detention Officers Primary Function
The primary function of our Detention Officer classification is to transport prisoners along with their documentation between various locations. This position is also responsible for assisting with the booking process of prisoners in a secure custody environment.
Detention Officer II
The Detention Officer II reports to the Detention Facility Supervisors. This position processes prisoners, provides care and custody of prisoners, and transports prisoners who have been arrested, or are in the custody of another jail facility and/or court. This position performs responsible work in operating a twenty-four hour/day detention facility in accordance with established procedures and requirements set forth in federal/state laws, Town ordinances, and department orders. This classification is responsible for the security and welfare of prisoners which requires the application of specific knowledge and skills relative to the booking, detention, and release of male and female adult prisoners.
Candidates for the Detention Officer II Position Must Possess:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience handling prisoners as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer or other related classification OR one (1) year as a Town of Gilbert Detention Transport Trainee.
- Must be 21 years of age and have the ability to comply with Arizona P.O.S.T. firearms requirements.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Promotional Ladder
- Detention Officer
- Detention Officer II – You may test for this position after working as a Detention Officer for 24 months
- Detention Facility Supervisor – You may test for this position after working as a Senior Detention Officer for 6 months
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough criminal justice background investigation to include psychological and polygraph examinations.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.
Compensation & Benefits
The Gilbert Police Department offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees.
The salary range for Detention Officer is $25.24 – $36.64 Hourly.
For questions regarding the application process or compensation, email GPDRecruiting@gilbertaz.gov
Additional benefits include:
- Defined State Benefit Pension
- 4-Day Work Week
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promotional Opportunities
- Peer Support Team
For a complete list of the benefits offered by the Town of Gilbert, click here.