Salary: $36.20 - $52.47 Hourly
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: 2071-POLICE DETENTION SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Police Department, Police Detention Unit is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Detention Supervisor. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The Police Detention Unit is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. This position is required to work various schedules to include days, swing-shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position subject to a six (6) month probationary period. See the minimal and desired qualifications for more information.
It is anticipated that oral interviews and other assessments will be held on TBD.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and is competently able to do the following:

• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the assigned area by setting goals and objectives, manages schedules and work priorities, monitors and evaluates performance, facilitates access to resources and training, provides guidance and addresses issues, conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Performs the duties of a Detention Officer.
• Develops unit policies and procedures.
• Oversees the general care and custody of arrestees and detainees.
• Conducts holding facility inspections.
• Prepares reports.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries.

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Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a High School or GED equivalency.
• Must have 4-years' experience as a detention officer, or a related role or position; and
• Must possess a DPS Terminal Operator Level B upon hire; and
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may be substituted for the required years of experience.

Desired qualifications

• Current City of Chandler, Police Detention Unit employees.

Supervision

Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Police Lieutenant. This position exercises supervision over detention center personnel.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Interview with Chief of Police

Division needs. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's 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. Certain 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 or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

01

The Detention Supervisor position requires that you possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency. Do you currently possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

02

The Detention Supervisor position requires that you possess at least 4-years' experience as detention officer, or a related role or position. Do you currently possess at least 4-years' experience as described above?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the above, briefly describe your prior work experience as detention officer or similar role. Be sure to include specific details about this experience including the duration that you performed this work, where you worked, and any relevant work-related experience. If you do not have this experience, write 'N/A' in the space below.
04

The Detention Officer position requires that you possess a DPS Terminal Operator Level B Certification upon hire. Do you currently possess a DPS Terminal Operator Level B certification?

• Yes
• No

05

The Detention Officer position requires that you possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question