CHIEF OF SECURITY

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Youth
Corrections Administrator - Chief of Security to direct security operations at
the Adobe Mountain School (AMS). This position is responsible for planning,
directing, training, coordinating, and evaluating the work of the security team.
This position is accountable for youth and
staff safety; defusing and
de-escalating violent and/or other critical situations; monitoring and
evaluating security systems and protocols; updating security-related
processes/procedures on a continuous basis; making recommendations for safety
and security improvements; serving as a member of the AMS leadership team;
responding to after-hours emergency situations; and improving AMS’s overall
operational effectiveness. This position will also require the oversight of
operations and programming of housing units as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures governing youth populations.
• Principles and practices of safety, security, custody and operations of a youth correctional facility.
• Therapeutic intervention and de-escalation techniques in a correctional setting.
• Communications systems to include portable and stationary two-way radio, cell phone, and other methods of communication.
• Physical interventions, including self-defense, restraint and application of control equipment.
• Policies and procedures regarding emergency preparedness and response as they pertain to a correctional setting.
• Training principles and practices (e.g., facilitating training in restraint techniques, security training, therapeutic and de-escalation techniques).
• Principles of personnel management, supervision, and public administration.
• Verbal and written communication
• Management and supervision
• Using communication equipment (e.g., radio)
• Using a computer/laptop and associated software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
• Conducting training in the use of approved therapeutic interventions with youth
• Problem identification and solutioning
• Process improvement methods
• Compiling, analyzing, presenting information
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships at all levels
• Leadership and staff engagement techniques
• Team building and staff motivation methods
• Project management
• Time management
• Developing and maintaining emergency response plans
• Exercising sound judgment and decision making
• Establish and maintain security, custody, and order of the the facility’s youth population
• Apply and interpret Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain personal integrity and ethical standards
• Develop and maintain a positive workplace
• Work effectively in an uncertain and changing environment, and making adjustments as necessary
• Inspire and motivate staff to achieve organizational goals through positive motivational techniques
• Engage in strategic planning for respective work area
• Maintain schedule flexibility
• Resolve conflicts
• Seven or more years of experience working in a correctional environment rehabilitating a youth population.
• Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver 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.) R2-10-207.010).
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Administration, Sociology, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Lieutenants and Managers to observe and evaluate work performance and provides indirect supervision to Sergeants, Youth Program Officers 3, and Youth Correctional Officers
• Provides coaching; informs AMS leadership and security team of relevant security issues; ensures that staff maintain security, custody, control and accountability of youth population; ensures security devices are functional and/or repaired within appropriate time frames; inspects youth living areas and staff work areas to ensure compliance, security, sanitation and safety for staff and youth; ensures that all staff are trained on and in compliance with ADJC policies and procedures; and reviews background information for clearance into the facility.
• Ensures that staff interactions with youth, are complying with established therapeutic and rehabilitation guidelines; conducts training and coaching in the use of approved interventions related to job safety, de-escalation techniques, and security practices/protocols; reviews and responds to Incident Reports, Uses of Force, Critical Incident Debriefings, and Administrative Incident Reports; and oversees the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions at housing units and provides redirection as needed.
• Conducts workplace safety inspections; conducts administrative inquiries and provides recommendations for corrective action; prepares reports and briefings; assigns tasks and ensures completion; monitors facility for adequate staffing levels; and calibrates staff work schedules to provide proper shift coverage.
• Oversees emergency response plans; responds to emergency situations; participates in a variety of multi-disciplinary meetings; participates in executive decision making; and reviews/develops and implements operational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees