Detention Officer Lateral - Registry

JOB SUMMARY Maintain safety and security of inmates, staff and detention facilities, provide custody and control of inmates, preserve order and discipline, and supervise inmates according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) policies and procedures and state and Federal regulations under basic supervision. The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. THIS ROLE IS COMPENSATED UNDER A STEP PAY STRUCTURE WITH SCHEDULED INCREASES BASED ON TENURE AND PERFORMANCE. Newly hired laterals shall be placed at a step according to their full years of credited service. Years of service shall be determined based upon information contained in the application and validated based upon the number of full years paid into the Correctional Officers Retirement System (CORP) or equivalent retirement system for out-of-state laterals with service credits. Eligibility for placement at a step above entry shall be at the discretion of PCSO based upon the candidate’s training and applicable job related experience. To receive service credit, the candidate shall have attended and successfully completed a detention/correctional academy conducted by a state or county law enforcement agency and worked in an adult detention/correctional facility. Applicants with previous employment as a detention/correctional officer in a municipal or federal agency and those from the private prison sector shall be considered on a case by case basis. Step Placement: Eligible laterals will receive one credit for each year of credited service. No credit shall be given for partial years of service. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. If the question does not apply, mark N/A. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process and your application will be marked as INCOMPLETE. October 13, 2026 (must submit application by September 27*) If qualified, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps. *ALL TESTING DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND A SUBJECT TO CHANGE. EVERY APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON TO TEST. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : This is a registry intended to collect applications for future vacancies containing one or more positions. Eligible applicants might be placed into a registry until a vacant position becomes available. This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied. Lateral Detention Officer Hiring Process Lateral Detention Officer testing typically occurs every other month. 1. Schedule Testing Date - If all criteria is met, you may be contacted by PCSO Human Resources via email to schedule a testing date . 2. Testing Day - The testing day consists of an oral interview, and a preliminary background review. You will need to have the following documents with you on testing day: Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers (Original Document) or Current Passport High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date (Original Document) or higher education certificates/diplomas Arizona Driver’s License (Original Document) Social Security Card (Original Document) Credit Report (Original Document - this document can be requested on one of the 3 major credit bureau website: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (Original Document) Vehicle Insurance Card 3 years Certified Driving History Record (Original Document) Failure to bring all documents with you on the testing day may delay in the testing process. If all criteria is met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH. 3 . Oral Interview - You will meet with a member of our staff for a one on one interview. You must achieve a score of 70% to advance in the process. 4. Preliminary Background Review - You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire. You will need to have all documents required with you on testing day. If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH. 5. ESOPH Background - You will be sent a link to sign in, answer questions and upload any documents required. You have seven (7) days to complete. 6. Background Review - Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a final background review. 7. Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) – Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Test. 8. Command Review - Once your background check is complete, our command staff will review it. Upon approval, you may be invited to a Command Interview. 9. Command Interview - You will meet and talk with the Command Staff. Upon approval, you will be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a psych evaluation and medical review. 10. Conditional Offer - Once you have passed all steps, you may be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will al