CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL - TUCSON

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is hiring a Correctional Corporal in Tucson. Under the direct supervision of a Correctional Sergeant, the position monitors inmates/offenders, maintains control, and enforces facility rules. The corporal also performs supervisory duties for lower-level correctional staff, assisting the sergeant with staff assignments during a designated shift and training, evaluating, and assessing staff attendance.

This posting is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employees. Applicants must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II by the announcement close date and must upload an approved Promotions Certificate and meet the applicable eligibility requirements.

The role involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining the security, order, and discipline of inmates in and outside an institution. It requires driving on state business and may include other duties appropriate to the assignment. Employees must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employee.
• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry by the announcement close date.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate with the application and meet eligibility requirements.
• Must complete a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Must successfully complete E-Verify as a newly hired State employee.
• If driving or vehicle use is an essential function, must meet the applicable driver’s license requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and due process governing inmate security, order, and discipline.
• Knowledge of supervision, work leadership, and training principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods and practices for maintaining inmate security, order, and discipline.
• Knowledge of self-defense methods and techniques and the use of weapons and related defense/control equipment.
• Knowledge of inmate vernacular and paraprofessional counseling methods and practices.
• Knowledge of portable and stationary two-way radio networks used within or between institutions.
• Knowledge of administrative work methods and techniques appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to apply and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing inmate security, order, and discipline.
• Ability to train staff in security methods, use of force, paraprofessional counseling, and proper use of weapons and related defense/control equipment.
• Ability to interpret inmate vernacular.
• Ability to use basic first aid measures and devices for self-protection from serious health disorders.
• Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to correctional duties and assignments.
• Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships in a correctional setting and remain calm and even-tempered during emergencies.
• Ability to perform administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Review misconduct reports submitted by lower-level personnel for completeness and accuracy before submitting them to the Sergeant.
• Assist in supervising Correctional Officer II staff responsible for the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates on an assigned shift.
• Maintain an accurate head count of inmates at the assigned security post.
• Ensure security staff maintain prescribed security, custody, and control of inmate populations.
• Inspect living and work areas for security, sanitation, and safety for staff and inmates.
• Inspect vehicles and other equipment used by staff to maintain safety, accountability, and compliance, as required.
• Prepare and complete reports related to incidents or inappropriate activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws and agency policies and procedures.
• Write and review incident and significant incident reports, as well as use-of-force reports.
• Initiate administrative and inmate misconduct investigations and recommend or initiate prescribed actions under Department policies and procedures.
• Attend required training on or off site as scheduled.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety of inmates assigned to the area of responsibility, including isolating inmates when protection requests, sexual assault or attempted assault, or other incidents requiring separation are identified.
• Drive on state business and perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
• Assist the Correctional Sergeant with assigning or reassigning staff during a designated shift.
• Train, evaluate, and assess staff attendance.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Affordable comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Retirement program; positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

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