Police Detention Manager

Introduction

The Detention Manager provides leadership and management for two 24-hour police holding facilities and 48-hour dorm holding facility.

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Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $45.40 /hour or $94,432.00 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Three years' experience in police administration or management, preferably in a detention or corrections facility.
• Must have at least three years of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending /approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals and writing performance evaluations.
• Establishes, implements, supervises, reviews, and makes recommendations on unit procedures and policies.
• Communicates with and observes the work of staff to ensure compliance with all standards and local, State and Federal laws regulating the operation of holding facilities and victim's rights.
• Collects and analyzes data and maintains accurate detailed records of detention activities and compiles the information to prepare detailed written reports.
• Participates in developing and justifying operating budgets; reviews and monitors budget expenditures throughout the year; authorizes expenditures with management approval.
• Communicates, coordinates and serves as a representative on divisional operations and activities with other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and other internal city and department divisions.
• Investigates and follows up on complaints.
• Performs all essential functions and responsibilities of a Police Detention Supervisor.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a city office environment, with regular work performed in holding facility.
• React quickly and effectively to physical confrontations and emergency situations with prisoners (average weight 160 pounds). Bend, reach, kneel and crouch; perform defensive tactics which require quick reflexes, agility, coordination and strength.
• Operate computer and other office equipment, intoxilyzer equipment, video arraignment equipment, telephone, and fingerprint equipment requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement, visual and muscular dexterity and controlled manipulations.
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required.
• Work with cleaning fluids.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Psychological Testing
• Polygraph Examination

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

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.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits click here .

Closing Date/Time: 2/14/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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