Detention Officer Cadet (Entry Level) - Registry

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more

information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7383348

• 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.This is an Entry/Trainee

position, which works under close supervision.

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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

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**

**March 24, 2026 (must submit application by March 7\*)**

**May 12, 2026 (must submit application by April 25**

**July 14, 2026 (must submit application by June 27\*)**

If qualified, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding

next steps

\*Tentative Academy Dates:

• April 2026, June 2026, August 2026, October 2026, December 2026\***
  
  

*Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to Academy start date.*

• \*ALL TESTING DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND 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.

**Detention Cadet Hiring Process**

Detention Cadet testing typically occurs every other month.

• Testing Day -**The testing day consists of a physical agility test, a
  
  

written test, 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 Drivers License (Original Document)
• Social Security Card (Original Document)
• Credit Report (Original Document) A Complete report is required on a
  
  

thumb drive (only your score will not be accepted)

• 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)
  
  

If all criteria is met, the Background Investigator will notify Human

Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

Failure to bring all documents with you on the testing day may delay in

the testing process.

• 1. Physical Agility Assessment -**All applicants must participate and
  
  

pass a Physical Agility Test, which consists of the following:

Pushups (untimed): 15 or more

Sit ups (1 minute): 19 or more

300 meter run: 75 seconds or better

1.5 mile run: 17:40 or better

• 2. Written Test -**An essay-style test is used to measure
  
  

comprehension, grammar, and handwriting skills. You must complete this

test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process.

• 60 minutes duration
• Consists of 3 questions 70% passing
• 3. 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.

• 4. 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.

• 5. 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.

• 6. 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.

• 7. Command Review -**Once your background check is complete, our
  
  

command staff will review it. Upon approval, you may be invited to