Police Detention Officer
Description
$2,000.00 hiring bonus for regular-status Police Detention Officer Positions.
Are you ready to start an interesting career helping others and being a positive influence?
IMPORTANT NOTE : All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by email. Please be sure to use a valid email address on your application and check your email regularly.
This recruitment process will be used to fill full-time contract and regular-status Police Detention Officer positions with the Glendale Police Department. Contract positions are one year terms with the option to be renewed for a second year. The only benefits offered with contract positions are medical, sick time, and ASRS retirement.
As vacancies occur within the Detention Unit, contract employees may have the opportunity to move to regular-status positions with full City benefits.
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Essential Functions
• Takes custody of prisoners, completes searches, completes associated paperwork/forms and loads data into our records system to maintain inmate tracking.
• Completes required documentation and forms, photographs, and fingerprints prisoners, and conducts intoxilizer test if requested by the arresting officer.
• Searches prisoners, locks prisoners in jail cell, and secures their personal property.
• Performs the data entry of arrest and offense charge information, verifies identification of person in custody, checks for outstanding warrants, and clears warrants into computerized criminal justice systems.
• Cares for prisoners in custody, orders meals, inspects jail cells to ensure safety, and seeks medical attention if needed.
• Restrains prisoners with handcuffs and shackles and takes to City Court or other court system for initial, pre-trial, or arraignment appearances; accompanies defendants in courtroom and during meetings with public defenders or attorneys.
• Transports prisoners to County jail or to other law enforcement agencies and completes booking process.
• Releases prisoners from jail upon judge's order for release; verifies identification, returns personal property, processes releasing paperwork; Collects bond money.
• Reviews and verifies monthly county prisoner housing cost billings.
• Performs transport assignments for patrol, works specialized details, and processes court order fingerprinting.
• Takes prisoners from the neighboring agencies into custody.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Books, maintains custody, transports, and releases prisoners. Works under the supervision of a Support Services Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
One year of experience as a detention officer or equivalent combination of training and experience preferably in a public safety environment. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge Of
Federal, state and city laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to the custody of prisoners
Criminal justice information systems
Department policies and procedures relating to prisoner/jail safety
Skill In
The use of computerized information systems
Ability To
Safely transport prisoners from one location to another; maintain jail safety practices.
Accurately process prisoners into and out of custody
Perform all booking procedures and tests
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city officials, other agencies and the general public
Special Requirements
Valid Arizona driver's license.
Must be Terminal Operator Certified by DPS within six (6) months of hire.
Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Requires occasional lifting of 50 to 100 pounds.
Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position, you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process, including any limitations on reapplication.
Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.
Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.
Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=15209085&pageId=15331883
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AA) By indicating yes to this question, I understand and acknowledge the following information: If disqualified, or otherwise not selected for employment, I am NOT entitled to disclosure of the reason for the hiring decision. Any omission, misrepresentation, or falsification when answering these supplemental questions, or in any subsequent interview or hiring document, may permanently disqualify me from any employment with the Glendale Police Department. I also affirm that the information and answers provided by me to all items in this supplemental questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements, including written, can be prosecuted under ARS 13-2704, Unsworn Falsification, a Class-2 Misdemeanor.
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• No
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AB) Do you understand that ANY omission, misrepresentation, or falsification on this or any other interview or hiring document could result in your permanent disqualification from employment or termination from the Glendale Police Department?
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AC) A polygraph examination WILL BE administered as part of this hiring process. For the positions of Police Officer, Police Communications Specialist, and Police Detention Officer, a psychological examination WILL BE administered in addition to the polygraph examination. Do you understand this information?
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AH) Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States? Note: You will be required to provide proof of military service and discharge status (Form DD-214) at a later stage in the hiring process.
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AI) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate which branch.
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AJ) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your discharge date.
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AK) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your type of discharge.
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AL) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to misdemeanor charges?
• Yes
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AM) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AN) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to felony charges?
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AO) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AP) Have you EVER been physically arrested or cited and released for ANY criminal offense in any state, including as a juvenile? This would include violations such as DUI's, Reckless Driving, Cancelled, Refused, Suspended, or Revoked License, Fictitious Plates, etc. This includes any offenses that were expunged or sealed upon becoming an adult. Include ANY charges, which might have been later dismissed, reduced or expunged by the courts, prosecutor or pursuant to any plea agreement.
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AQ) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AR) List ALL traffic citations that you have received as an adult OR a juvenile, regardless of the disposition. Include the city and state in which it occurred, the date, the offense alleged and the disposition of the offense. Do not include parking tickets. Type "N/A" if none.
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AS) List below ALL drivers' license suspensions and/or revocations that you have received. Include the reason for the suspension/revocation, the city and state in which it occurred, the date and the disposition of the offense. Type "N/A" if none.
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AT) Have you EVER been questioned by a law enforcement official (including court officials) for ANY reason? Include any incident as a juvenile or as an adult.
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AU) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AV) Have you EVER attended ANY court proceeding or counseling regarding school discipline or criminal matters? Include any incident while attending school as a juvenile or as an adult.
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AW) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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AX) Have you EVER stolen, illegally acquired, misappropriated, or shoplifted ANYTHING as a adult OR as a juvenile (whether detected or not)?
• Yes
• No
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AY) If YES, please provide details. Include what was taken, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N/A".
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AZ) Have you EVER knowingly or inadvertently been in possession of ANY stolen property?
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BA) If YES, please provide details. Include what you were in possession of, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N/A".
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BB) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of any computer crimes, whether as an adult or a juvenile? This includes, but is not limited to computer hacking, illegally downloading of music or videos, or any other types of computer fraud.
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BC) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BD) Have you EVER viewed, downloaded, shared, or distributed ANY form of known child pornography or photographs depicting known children in a sexual manner, whether as an adult or juvenile?
• Yes
• No
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BE) If YES, please describe the circumstances in full, including websites. Include the date of each incident, how you got it, how many times, etc. If NO, type "N/A".
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BF) Have you EVER committed any sex offenses with a minor? This would include any acts as an adult or juvenile.
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• No
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BG) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state), ages, and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BH) Have you EVER committed ANY act of domestic violence, against a spouse, significant other, or family member, whether as an adult OR juvenile?
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BI) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BJ) Have you EVER committed any other sexual offenses, other than those previously disclosed, that would be a violation of the law? Do not include in your response consensual sexual conduct between adults, unless it involved the payment of money or other gratuities. This would include any acts as an adult or a juvenile.
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BK) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BL) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of ANY criminal offense other than those disclosed in response to prior questions, whether or not detected or reported? This includes conduct or acts occurring while you were a juvenile. It includes such things as criminal damage, assault, fraud, trespassing, credit card fraud, weapons violations, under age purchase/consumption of alcohol, etc.
• Yes
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BM) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BN) Are you NOW or have you EVER been on parole or probation for any offense, criminal or civil, whether as an adult OR juvenile?
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BO) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BP) Have you EVER had a warrant issued for your arrest for any criminal or traffic violations, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?
• Yes
• No
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BQ) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BR) Do you CURRENTLY have ANY outstanding criminal or traffic warrants?
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BS) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BT) Have you EVER used a prescription drug that was not prescribed to you?
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BU) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BV) Have you EVER been involved in the illegal production, growing, sale, transportation, possession, distribution or purchase of marijuana, narcotics, and/or hallucinogenic drugs or any related controlled substances? This includes drugs purchased for personal use, sharing with friends, or joint purchases with others. This includes conduct whether as an adult OR a juvenile.
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• No
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BW) If YES, please provide details. Include dates of ALL transactions. If NO, type "N/A".
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BX) Have you EVER used or experimented with ANY illegal drugs, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?
• Yes
• No
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BY) If you have EVER used or experimented with MARIJUANA, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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BZ) If you have EVER used or experimented with HASHISH, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CA) If you have EVER used or experimented with COCAINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CB) If you have EVER used or experimented with CRACK COCAINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CC) If you have EVER used or experimented with METHAMPHETAMINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CD) If you have EVER used or experimented with SPEED, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CE) If you have EVER used or experimented with HEROIN, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CF) If you have EVER used or experimented with MORPHINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CG) If you have EVER used or experimented with OPIUM, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CH) If you have EVER used or experimented with LSD/ACID, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CI) If you have EVER used or experimented with ECSTASY, GHB, KETAMINE, or ROHYPNOL (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CJ) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER HALLUCINOGENS (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CK) If you have EVER used or experimented with INHALANTS (such as glue, paint, etc.) (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CL) If you have EVER used or experimented with STEROIDS, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CM) If you have EVER used or experimented with PEYOTE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CN) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER ILLEGAL DRUG OR SUBSTANCE (describe), please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CO) Have you received any disciplinary actions while at work, or, do you have any active investigations which may or may not result in discipline? If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date, violation or alleged violation, and the type of discipline received or expected discipline if known. If NO, type "N/A".
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ZE) Which position(s) are you interested in being considered for?
• Regular Status, full time
• Contract status, full-time
• Both regular and contact status, full time
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ZH) If you were referred by a current City of Glendale employee for this position, please list their name below.
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