DETENTION OFFICER

Detention OfficerLake Havasu CityClosing Date: Open Until FilledOTF27-331Salary: $22.72 - $32.05/Hr DOQ*Trainee Salary: $20.44FLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: PD/JailTo Be Considered For This Position: Complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications.Join Our Team and Make a Difference!Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment? Are you ready to take on a career where safety, service, and justice are at the forefront every day? If so, Lake Havasu City wants YOU to join our dedicated team as a Detention Officer!This is more than just a job — it's a chance to serve your community, uphold public safety, and grow within a meaningful career in law enforcement support.What You'll Do:As a Detention Officer, you'll play a key role in the safe and secure operations of the City Jail. From booking and monitoring arrestees to transporting prisoners and supporting court operations, no two days are the same. You'll also:Receive and process arrestees into the facilityConduct searches, document property, take fingerprints & mugshotsMonitor prisoner safety and facility securityTransport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilitiesOversee work-release programs and maintain daily jail logsMaintain inventory, assist with minor facility repairs, and more!What You Bring:High school diploma or GEDExperience in a detention setting (preferred)Valid Driver LicenseAbility to pass a thorough background checkCPR, First Aid, AED & Food Handler's Certification (Training available if not currently certified)Key Skills:Strong judgment in high-pressure situationsClear and professional communicationAbility to de-escalate conflict and manage detainees safelyProficiency with basic computer systems and report writingUnderstanding of detention protocols and criminal justice processesLocation:City Jail Facility – Lake Havasu CitySchedule:Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays (This role requires flexibility and reliability)Why Join Us?Stable, full-time positionSupportive team environmentAll required training providedOpportunity for advancementServe your community with prideReady to Start a Career That Matters? Apply today and become part of a professional team dedicated to integrity, service, and public safety.Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)Dental/VisionWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account/Health Savings AccountEmployer-Provided Basic Life InsuranceOptional Additional Life InsuranceOptional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity11 Paid Holidays AnnuallyBereavement LeavePaid VacationShort Term DisabilityOpportunities for advancementArizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Optional Deferred CompensationTuition ReimbursementService AwardsLake Havasu City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.About UsLake Havasu City sits comfortably on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu along the Colorado River border of California and Arizona. The city was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. as a self-sufficient, planned community. Lake Havasu City is located on what is known as "Arizona's West Coast," just 3 hours west of Phoenix, 2½ hours south of Las Vegas and 4-5 hours east of the Los Angeles area. As part of the northern and western limits of the Sonoran Desert, Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area feature outstanding biodiversity absolutely loaded with beautiful experiences.Job InfoJob Identification 331Posting Date 07/10/2026, 04:21 PMLocations Police DepartmentDegree Level High School GraduateJob Schedule Full time