CORRECTIONAL CAPTAIN

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

3d • $77,837 • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Lieutenant in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry by the end of the close date on this announcement.
• Letter of Recommendation required (signing authority: Deputy Warden, DWOP, Major or higher) Form 504-28
• Meet discipline eligibility guidelines (Department Order 504.2.3.2)
• Have a minimum of “Meets Expectations” on the most recent Performance Evaluation.
• Successful completion of the classification proficiency exam.
• Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Knowledge of: methods and practices of security, custody and discipline of a correctional unit; Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the custody and control of inmate populations; methods and techniques of management and supervision; methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling as applied within the rehabilitative programs of the unit; methods and techniques of training staff in the security practices and procedures; rules and policies governing classification, discipline and due process of the inmate populations; methods and techniques of performing the administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
• Skill in/Ability to: establishing and maintaining the prescribed security, custody, order and discipline programs of a unit; applying and interpreting the Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing custody and control of inmates; applying the methods and techniques of management and supervision; applying and training in the methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention of inmates; applying and interpreting the rules and policies governing the classifications, disciplines and due processes of the inmate population; verbal and written communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting; maintaining a calm and even temperament during emergency situations; performing the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall remain in the classification/position entered for the following minimum periods prior to being considered for another classification/position. (Department Order 17.2.2.5.1) Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with Talent Acquisition to be considered for a job offer. No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion. The job offer will be made to the next available candidate.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security for a unit.
• Manages and supervises, through Correctional Lieutenants, the security, custody and discipline of inmate populations.
• Inspects all areas to assure proper security and safety for staff and inmates.
• Responsible for directing the security, custody and discipline practices and procedures of a unit; assuring all assigned staff are trained and functioning in the prescribed manner; all communication records, sanitation, safety and security of designated areas as prescribed by policies.
• Plans and implements prescribed security, custody, order and discipline practices and procedures; assures that the required communications, records, sanitation, safety and security are provided for staff and inmates.
• Develops duty (shift) rosters, posts and assures compliance; reviews assignments/reassignments to maintain the prescribed security and control.
• As Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security of a unit, gathers, compiles, analyzes, prepares and submits recommendations for operating budgets, staffing position, hiring or disciplinary actions or staff and other related administrative activities.
• Serves as member of classification, disciplinary and other staff committees; reviews reports and recommendations, analyzes and prepares final recommendations or decisions, as appropriate.
• Attends meetings of the inmates’ care and treatment teams; participates in reviews and analysis of reports; provides and receives information; participates in decision making; assures that security staff is briefed on proper security activities and that inmates are provided due process and movements, as decided.
• Develops and distributes security operating procedures and assures compliance by security staff; conducts inspections of duty areas to evaluate and effect changes, as required; prepares and submits required reports.
• Provides and encourages in-service training for all security staff to improve and enhance work activities.
• Serves as “Duty Officer of the Day” on a rotation schedule, as required.
• Serves in absence of Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator, as required.
• Interacts with staff and inmates; receives and provides information, including paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, as indicated; prepares reports with recommendations; initiates appropriate actions. Attends unit staff meetings as chairperson; listens and directs discussion; leads in problem solving and decision-making.
• Attends institutional and department level staff meetings; provides and receives information; participates in problem solving and decision-making.
• Confers with superior; discusses work related problems, including employee/inmate relationships; participates in problem solving and decision-making.
• Performs related work as required.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed