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Detention Officer

TechNexus
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2025

As a Detention Officer, your career opportunities are numerous. You can advance in rank (Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain), earn a position on other specialized detention teams, or pursue other careers within MCSO, such as Deputy Sheriff, Dispatch, or a variety of civilian positions.

  • Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations
  • Care about the safety and wellbeing of others, both within and outside a jail setting
  • Respect all individuals regardless of background or socio-economic status
  • Embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values
  • Collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED, or are expected to graduate/receive diploma or GED within the next 90 days

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

  • Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $27

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