Detention Officer II (Corporal)

Job Description:

Detention Officer II (Corporal)

Description

Job Summary

About the Position:

Performs supervisory and advanced journey-level security work involving the custody, control, care, and welfare of inmates within the Adult Detention Facility. This classification represents the advanced level in the Detention Officer series and serves as the first-line supervisor.

Positions at this level are distinguished by the complexity of assigned duties and the responsibility for interpreting and applying established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations with sound judgment and consistency. Incumbents provide direct supervision to detention staff, ensure operational compliance with facility standards, and maintain security and safety within assigned areas.

Employees in this classification are expected to be fully trained and proficient in all related detention procedures and capable of independently overseeing shift operations, responding to incidents, and supporting facility administration in maintaining order and institutional integrity.
Our Mission:

To enhance public safety and ensure a quality of life, safety, and welfare for the citizens of Mohave County. To wisely use the resources which have been entrusted to us. To maintain public trust through open, honest, and ethical behavior; exercising integrity in the use of power and authority. To perform all duties with the highest level of personal and professional principles. To create positive relationships with the public by treating all with fairness, dignity, and compassion.

Sheriff Schuster has been hard at work on a 10 Year Strategic Plan for the development and future of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Schuster presented the 10 Year Strategic Plan to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop meeting on May 17, 2019. Sheriff Schuster is hopeful that we have the support we need and will see the requested budget increase adopted this August. As always, Sheriff Schuster continues to fight for the citizens and his staff to ensure the safety and security of our communities and the ability to provide top-notch law enforcement and public safety services.

Proud to Offer :

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7 th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions; may approve vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments.
• Supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides training.
• Meets, reviews and responds to inmates' grievances, requests and questions.
• Briefs probation officers as to the status, behavior and performance of inmates.
• Meets and responds to inquiries of inmates from irate family members.
• Observes and monitors activities of inmates in cells, day rooms, yards, showers, and other areas of the detention facility.
• Maintains surveillance and maintains chronological logs and records of facility and inmate activity.
• Performs strip and other searches of inmates and cells for contraband.
• Controls movement and activities of inmates within the facility. Opens and closes security doors.
• Performs head counts and lockdowns of inmates.
• Subdues combative inmates and potential riot situations.
• Observes inmates in booking and in facility population for signs of under the influence, injury, illness, or behavior apart from the norm including potential suicidal tendencies and if warranted, transports to appropriate facility for assistance.
• Reviews and investigates infractions committed by inmates in custody.
• Oversees the serving meals and distribution of equal portions to inmates. Inventories return of plates and utensils.
• Briefs relieving shift officers.
• Enters data into computer for compilation of current facility roster and population and other related activities.
• Prepares complete, accurate reports, records and logs.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Eighteen months (1.5 years) progressively responsible experience as a Detention Officer I or related detention center or correctional facility experience or comparable work experience, and preferably supplemented by supervisory course work.

• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Requires successful completion of at least one (1) year as a Mohave County Detention Officer.
• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• May be required to successfully complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to confinement in a correctional facility and as applied to inmate rights.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, procedures and unit functions.
• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in correctional facilities.
• Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Search, transportation and restraint procedures.
• One or more of the general or specialized areas of a correctional facility, such as: Booking/Release, Control, Classification, Disciplinary and Roving.
• Law enforcement and public relations activities.
• Legal and court procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
• First aid methods and procedures.
• The safe and effective operation and maintenance of correctional facility equipment.
• The safe operation and handling of a motor vehicle.
• Word processing software with the skills to enter, access and assess information using the County computer system.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to motivate and control assigned personnel effectively.
• Exercise judgment in relating to people and in responding to changing situations.
• Enforce and explain laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations with firmness, tact, impartiality and discretion.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a situation where only limited standardization exists.
• Respond to emergency situations rapidly with due regard for the safety of the inmate population and associate personnel involved.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with associate personnel, personnel of other law enforcement agencies, court system personnel, County and City departments, officials, inmate population, and the public.
• Give and receive orders, to follow instructions, and to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• Direct the activities of inmates.
• Comprehend, retain and recall factual information.
• Maintain a safe, secure correctional facility and enforce the rules and regulations in compliance with local, State and Federal procedures for the preservation of the rights and safety of inmates and correctional facility personnel.
• Apply training, experience and common sense to identify potentially dangerous situations, to make effective logical decisions, and to exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve dangerous or emotionally charged situations with minimum injury to self and others and minimum damage to property involved.
• Demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Accept dangers, regimentation, discipline and time demands of detention facility work.
• Prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate and objective oral statements and responses to questions.
• Attain proficiency in the use of firearms and restraints.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include maintaining physical conditioning required for performance of work assignments and confinement to secured areas.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 3/22/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$41,787.20 - $69,076.80 Annually