Community Corrections Unit Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $70,630 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the general supervision of a Community Corrections Group Supervisor (CCGS). It provides oversight of the daily operations within a specific unit with subordinates to which they are assigned. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Requirements

• Applicable Federal, State and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures governing adult community corrections and due process
• Arizona Criminal Code and/or criminal/civil court and administrative hearing procedures
• Principles, methods and techniques of investigating, surveillance, interviewing and paraprofessional counseling
• Techniques and methods of caseload management
• Principles of modern psychology and sociology
• Cultural and socioeconomic differences and effects on human behavior
• Management and supervisory practices
• Application of evidence-based community risk and needs models
• Verbal and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship
• Conducting investigations, searches, surveillance and interviews
• Managing caseloads and assisting in proper management of all caseloads of a parole office
• Crisis intervention
• Interpreting and applying Arizona Criminal Code and applicable laws, rules and policies
• Performing management/administrative tasks
• Plan, assess, organize, direct, and coordinate activities in assigned area
• Evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Apply leadership principles to area of assignment
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Complete and pass all mandatory training including, Core Competency testing
• Two (2) years of experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Arizona Department of Corrections or equivalent work experience
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or must be enrolled in a program of study at an accredited university or college at the time of application
• Passing a background investigation and drug test
• Complete the Predictive Index Survey (PI)
• Attend and complete the Corrections Officer Training Academy (COTA) and the Community Corrections Officer Training Academy
• Possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
• Maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training
• Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of daily operations within a specific unit through subordinates
• Serves as the designated back up supervisor of a metropolitan parole office in the absence of the Community Corrections Group Supervisor
• Recommends warrants and placement or release of jail holds; arrest and take community supervision violators into custody
• Ensures compliance with statutory laws and agency policy and procedures
• Assigns cases, reviews work and makes recommendations of work assignments for staff
• Functions as a field training officer (FTO) for Community Corrections offices
• Evaluates and assesses staff attendance, performance and provides input on career development assessments, evaluations and feedback on periodic and annual basis
• Provides timely and appropriate case management to adult offenders
• Attends staff meetings and various training
• Drives on State business, to include out of state travel
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager