Correctional Corporal - Tucson

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Corporal monitors inmates/offenders, maintains control, and enforces the rules of a correctional facility. Under the direct supervision of the Correctional Sergeant, the role performs supervisory duties for lower-level correctional staff, including assisting the Sergeant with assigning or reassigning staff during a designated shift, and training, evaluating, and assessing staff attendance. The position is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees. Candidates must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II by the announcement close date, upload an approved Promotions Certificate, and meet the applicable eligibility requirements.

The position is based at 10000 S. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, Arizona. It involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining security, order, and discipline of inmates inside and outside an institution. The employee must attend required training on or off site and drive on state business when required. The position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employee.
• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II in ADCRR by the announcement close date.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate to the application and meet eligibility 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 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 use basic first aid measures and devices for self-protection from serious health disorders.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as required in a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships in a correctional setting and remain calm during emergencies.
• Ability to perform administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
• Must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function, must meet the stated driver’s license requirements.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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 in 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 as required to ensure safety, accountability, and compliance.
• 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 and 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.
• Protect the safety of inmates assigned to the area of responsibility, including isolating inmates when protection is requested or separation is required due to sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, or other incidents.
• Drive on state business when required 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 or adopted child (pilot program).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program through 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