CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I
Various Statewide Locations
https://corrections.az.gov/
POSTING DETAILS:

Salary Range: $45,621 - $54,975
**$5,000 HIRING BONUS**
Graphical Stipends: Based on the assigned facility, you may be eligible for the following additional stipends:
Lewis (Buckeye, AZ) and Safford Facilities - 5% of your base salary.
Eyman (Florence, AZ) and Globe Facilities - 10% of your base salary.
Winslow and Apache (Wilcox, AZ) Facilities - 15% of your base salary.
(These incentives reflect our commitment to attract and retain highly qualified Correctional Officers who contribute to the safety and security of our facilities)

Hiring Bonus - $5,000
$2,500 upon completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
$2,500 after 6 months of full-time employment
(Candidates with no experience receive a $1,427.92 salary increase upon graduation from COTA.)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Eyman (Florence, AZ), Globe, Tucson, Perryville (Goodyear, AZ), Lewis (Buckeye, AZ), Winslow, Apache (St. Johns, AZ), Safford, and Fort Grant (Wilcox, AZ) facilities. Applicants will have the opportunity to select their preferred location during the application process.
Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. We are embarking on a vision of reimagining corrections, guided by four overarching and mission-centered goals:
Foster a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team development
Implement optimal population management and progression strategies
Deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities
Modernize and sustain our practices and resources

Applicants who successfully complete our selection process will have the opportunity to attend and complete the seven-week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona. Graduates of COTA will receive a Certificate of Completion in Correctional Technology, equivalent to 21 college credit hours. Following COTA, you will begin serving a required 12-month probationary period, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

JOB DUTIES:

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals:
Build a meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team
Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Facilities and Communities
Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources

Your primary responsibilities will include:
Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facility’s perimeter
Providing supervision and guidance to inmates
Conducting thorough pat and strip-searched to maintain safety
Effectively de-escalate situations
Initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly
Fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently
Responding promptly to emergency situations as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Correctional Officers must uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Adhering to the code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating impartiality in decision-making are critical aspects of the role.

Physical Fitness and Stamina:

Working within a correctional facility requires physical fitness and stamina. The role may involve standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.

SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)
Hold A Valid Driver’s License
Have No Felony Convictions
Provide proof of legal U.S. Residency

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Employment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driving training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year of paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term, and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

RETIREMENT:

Positions in this classification participate in the Corp Retirement Plan.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

If you experience technical issues while applying for this, please call 602-542-4700 or email [email protected]