Prisoner Transport Officer – Department of Police Careers

• Transports individuals, documentation, or materials between various locations (i.e. moves prisoners or others between detention facilities, jails, courts, attorney offices, etc.) Maintains logs/records of transport activities.
• Takes custody of prisoners from arresting officers and books into jail. Performs physical searches and verifies the identity of persons in custody. Obtains fingerprint records of prisoners/suspects. Conducts intoxilyzer test if required. Secures prisoner’s personal property. May conduct prisoner interviews.
• Monitors activities and behavior of prisoners during transport and/or while in custody. Maintains discipline of prisoners. May require verbal or physical means to restrain violent or combative prisoners.
• Removes prisoners from holding areas in accordance with established security procedures and secures prisoners within appropriate areas at destinations.  Escorts/accompanies prisoners within facilities, in courtrooms or during meetings. Returns in-custody prisoners to other local holding facilities.
• Prepares, maintains, reviews and/or processes various reports and documentation such as booking documents, transport logs, parole documents, court recaps, prisoner housing billings, inputs arrest data, etc. Assists prisoners in court hearings with completion of documents.
• Provides prisoner care by ensuring cleanliness and safety of holding areas and transport van, ordering meals and performing CPR/first aid or obtaining medical assistance as needed for ill or injured prisoners.
• Processes prisoners release from jail.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent AND completion of basic law enforcement, corrections, or detention officer training program
• possession of valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification
• one (1) year experience and/or training involving law enforcement, corrections facility or detention center work
• any combination of education, training and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be able to successfully pass AZPOST firearms qualification and medical exam.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and ordinances relating to transporting and custody of prisoners, including department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general safety practices, legal liabilities and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Skill and ability to deal effectively with combative, intoxicated, mentally ill, angry and uncooperative individuals.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.