PRISONER TRANSPORT OFFICER

Job Description:

PRISONER TRANSPORT OFFICER

Description

Description

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.

This position has a hiring incentive of up to $2,500 - $5,000 based on experience. Half of the incentive to be paid to the employee at the six (6) month anniversary and the remaining half to be paid at the one (1) year anniversary.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, transports prisoners and documentation between various locations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• 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.
• Work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, extended hours, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Adjust schedules for court, call-outs, training and other required activities.
• Use a variety of police and medical equipment including, but not limited to, computer equipment, department-issued firearms, handcuffs, chemical agents, electronic control devices, flashlights, automated external defibrillators and other modern police and medical equipment.
• Work under stress and use good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Handle stressful, hostile, or irrational persons, whether due to physical or mental impairments, drugs and/or alcohol, or other factors.
• Exercise discretion in the use of force and law enforcement powers.
• Operate a police vehicle and specialized equipment, including radio and in-car computer.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent AND completion of basic law enforcement, corrections, or detention officer training program or possession of valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or one (1) year experience and/or training involving law enforcement, corrections facility or detention center work; OR 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.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

12-Month Goals:

• Successful completion of detention officer training program if not already trained/certified.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable codes, laws and ordinances relating to transporting and custody of prisoners, including department policies and procedures.
• Pass AZPOST firearms qualification.

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Special Requirements: Must successfully pass a pre-employment screening to include a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, polygraph, and psychological exam.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in standard office environment.

Reports To: Prisoner Transport Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$46,904.00 - $70,304.00 Annually