Are You Law Enforcment Material? The Cochise County Sheriff Wants YOU!

• If you've thought of a career in law enforcement, this is a great place to begin
• As a detention officer, you'll learn the culture of the Cochise County Sheriff's Office
• The CCSO prefers to hire from within

 The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is Hiring Detention Officers

If you've dreamed of working in law enforcement or if you're looking to make a career change, consider applying for a job with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Officer.

A Career as a Detention Officer: Requirements

What Does a Detention Officer Do?

Detention officers manage inmates. They'll control and supervise their movements and work to ensure the safety of other inmates and officers. Detention officers assist with the in-processing and release of inmates and transport them to and from detention facilities.

Other duties include supervising visitations between inmates and members of the public, guarding inmates during work assignments, and conducting inventories.

All activities are done in accordance with law enforcement rules and regulations. This is just an overview. For a more thorough list of duties, see the description of Detention Officer on the Cochise County Website.

Start Your Career with the CCSO

Many deputies at the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office begin their careers working as a Detention Officer.

Detention Officers are qualified to apply starting at age 18, and you can apply to become a Deputy at 21 years old.

Working as a Detention Officer is an excellent way to begin your law enforcement career; you can work three years in detention and then move into a patrol position as a Deputy. Over the course of your career, you'll learn valuable law enforcement skills.

Working as a Detention Officer can give you an edge. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office hires from within first, and this opportunity can help you learn the culture of the Sheriff’s Office from the inside. Click here for information and to apply to be a Detention Officer with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

Information and images courtesy the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.