Correctional Captain

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • $77,837 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. 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. This position works under general direction from a higher authority and has the authority to develop duty (shift) rosters, posts and assure compliance; review incident reports, initiate investigations and recommend or initiate prescribed actions; evaluate staff and prepare reports; serve in absence of a Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator. This role is open to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees only.

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.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of security, custody and discipline of a correctional unit.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the custody and control of inmate populations.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of management and supervision.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling as applied within the rehabilitative programs of the unit.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of training staff in the security practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and policies governing classification, discipline and due process of the inmate populations.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing the administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to establish and maintain the prescribed security, custody, order and discipline programs of a unit.
• Ability to apply and interpret the Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing custody and control of inmates.
• Ability to apply the methods and techniques of management and supervision.
• Ability to apply and train in the methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention of inmates.
• Ability to apply and interpret the rules and policies governing the classifications, disciplines and due processes of the inmate population.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting.
• Ability to manage interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain a calm and even temperament during emergency situations.
• Ability to perform the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.
• 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 employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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.
• Candidates who are listed on any current Correctional Captain Register must re-apply to this announcement to have an opportunity to be included in this Promotional Register.

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
• Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed