Correctional Captain

Arizona Department of Administration • KINGMAN, KS

3d • $74,844 • Hybrid

About The Position

WE ARE COMMITTED TO MODERNIZING CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES BY MAKING STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS ACROSS THE AGENCY AS WE REIMAGINE CORRECTIONS, EXPAND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR POPULATION, AND OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT TO OUR OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF.

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

• OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY
• Two years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluation.
• Suspension during one year prior to announcement, ineligible for one promotional cycle.
• Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification/position requested for a period of at least two years before being considered for appointment to any other position.
• Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with Central Promotional Register to be considered for a job offer.
• Any employee who has been demoted one level shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two years from the date of the demotion.
• If demoted to more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion.
• Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume.
• Employees who are offered a job and have been out of security positions for more than two years will be required to attend COTA training.
• If you are currently working outside of the correctional series you will have to undergo hire procedures after a job offer is made. The procedures may include: medical/physical, psychological evaluation, updated background investigation and attend the Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• 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

• If you have completed an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree or above, submit the Education Supplement-Security form Education Supplement and documentation of your degree as noted on the form with your application.

Responsibilities

• Works under general direction from a higher authority.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assuring 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Confers with superior.
• Discusses work related problems, including employee/inmate relationships.
• 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 of 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: Associate degree