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Detention Facility Supervisor

Salary

$32.51 - $48.77 Hourly

Location

50 E. Civic Center Dr., AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0022

Department

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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+ Benefits

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We Are Seeking

The Town of Gilbert is seeking team-oriented self-starters to fill the position of Detention Facility Supervisor within our Police Department. The individual selected to fill this important position will supervise the operations of the Town's holding facility, the work of assigned staff, and the care and custody of detainees.

Some of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Detention Facility Supervisor include:

+ Supervises subordinate personnel assigned to the temporary holding facility; provides direction and training;

+ Oversees the general care and custody of detainees during detainment, court, transport and/or booking process;

+ Plans, organizes and prepares required reports and documentation for holding facility and court processes;

+ Responds to inquires and complaints pertaining to the facility and/or staff assigned to the holding facility

+ View the full job description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1150211)

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

+ Posting Closes: July 28th

+ Candidate Review: July 29th

+ In-Person Interview Invites sent: July 30th

+ In-person Interviews August 6th

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: September 29th

About You

Ideal candidates will have a track record of leadership and success working in an organization committed to continuous quality improvement. They are skilled at remaining even-tempered in stressful environments and bring a steadying influence to those with whom they work. Effective multi-taskers, they are able to quickly adapt and find common sense solutions to difficult situations and problems. They understand and model the energy and focus required working in a lean government organization; they are committed to the highest standards of integrity in public service.

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

+ Associate's Degree AND

+ 3 years of experience related to area of assignment; OR

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

+ Ability to comply with Arizona P.O.S.T. firearms requirements.

Licensing/Certifications:

+ Valid Arizona Driver's License

Other Licensing/Certifications:

+ State of Arizona Terminal Operator Certification

Successful candidates for the position will be required to undergo a thorough criminal justice background investigation to include psychological and polygraph examinations.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

01

Items 1-12 reference general requirements for candidates whose assignments may require them to work within the Gilbert Police Department. Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Were you dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you currently under investigation for violations of internal policy, procedure, or other administrative guidelines?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to domestic violence?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Have you personally possessed, used, sold, produced, or cultivated marijuana within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? - It is not a disqualifier if those activities occurred while employed for a licensed dispensary and in the scope of employment duties. - This includes products derived from marijuana if they contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). - This does not include Cannabidiol (CBD) products containing less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

+ Yes

+ No

08

Have you illegally used any steroids within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Have you illegally used Adderall within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs within the past five (5) years, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Have you been convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations that would equal eight (8) or more points within the past thirty-six (36) months? (Shall not apply to positions that do not require driving in their job description – Driving waivers may be required)

+ Yes

+ No

13

The Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Are you able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis?

+ Yes

+ No

14

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

15

Please check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not you have completed an Associate's degree or equivalent college credits.

+ Yes

+ No

16

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your degree or college credits in the space below.

17

Do you have at least three years of detention experience with a municipal or similar public agency?

+ Yes

+ No

18

If you answered yes to the previous question, please summarize this experience in the space provided below.

19

How many years of experience do you have supervising the work of other employees, to include hiring, coaching and development, performance planning and appraisal, and discipline up to and including termination?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

20

If you indicated in the previous question you do have that type of experience, please describe it in the space below.

21

How many years of experience do you have overseeing the general care and custody of detainees during detainment, court appearances, transport and the booking process?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

22

If you indicated in the previous question you do have that type of experience, please describe it in the space below.

23

How many years of experience do you have planning, organizing and preparing required reports and documentation related to holding facilities?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

24

If you indicated in the previous question you do have that type of experience, please describe it in the space below.

25

How many years of experience do you have responding to inquiries and complaints related to the operation of a holding facility and its staff?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

26

If you indicated in the previous question you do have that type of experience, please describe it in the space below.

27

Are you able and willing to change shift assignments as necessary to cover shifts for other supervisors on vacation, sick leave, training, etc.?

+ Yes

+ No

28

Please indicate your driver's license status by checking the appropriate boxes below.

+ Do not possess a driver's license

+ Current Arizona class D license

+ Current Arizona class C CDL

+ Current Arizona CDL passenger endorsement

+ Other

29

If you selected other in the previous question, please describe your license in the space below.

30

Are you currently compliant or able to comply with AZ POST firearms requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

31

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled veteran

+ Veteran's spouse/surviving spouse

+ Disabled person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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