SAFFORD - CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Safford, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Lieutenant works under general supervision from a higher authority and serves as a first-line officer managing and supervising multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer II staff at an adult correctional institution. The lieutenant assigns and reassigns staff to maintain security, custody, order, and discipline; may serve in the absence of the Chief of Security as appropriate; and takes actions to protect the safety and health of staff and inmates. The role includes evaluating staff and preparing recommendations and reports.

The position is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees. Candidates must have passed probation as an ADCRR Correctional Sergeant by the announcement close date, upload an approved Promotions Certificate with their application, and meet the applicable eligibility requirements. The job is located at Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Safford, 896 South Cook Road, Safford, Arizona 85546. Work involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining inmate security, order, and discipline inside and outside an institution.

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employee.
• Must have passed probation as an ADCRR Correctional Sergeant by the close date of the announcement.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate with the application and meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of correctional institution security, custody, and disciplinary practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing inmate control.
• Knowledge of paraprofessional counseling and crisis-intervention methods and techniques for inmates.
• Knowledge of supervision and work-leadership principles and practices.
• Knowledge of self-defense and the use of weapons and related defense and control equipment.
• Knowledge of techniques for observing, detecting, and defusing adverse actions by inmate populations.
• Ability to apply and interpret institutional security, custody, and discipline measures.
• Ability to apply paraprofessional counseling and crisis-intervention techniques with inmates and staff.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in self-defense, weapons, and related defense and control equipment.
• Ability to observe, detect, and defuse adverse actions by inmates.
• Ability to use basic first aid measures and devices for protecting self and staff from serious health disorders.
• Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to duties in a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships in a correctional setting and remain calm and even-tempered during emergencies.
• Complete a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Some positions require medical/physical and psychological evaluations, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation; appointment requirements may include these evaluations.
• Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment at appointment; employees driving on state business must meet applicable license, record-check, and training requirements.
• Employment is contingent on completing a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) if newly hired by the State.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer II staff responsible for inmate security, custody, and discipline.
• Schedule and assign or reassign staff to maintain security, order, discipline, and the provision of special or support services.
• Develop duty rosters and periodic work schedules for self and staff, post schedules, and ensure compliance.
• Inspect institutional areas and conditions for safety, security, and sanitation; detect problems, notify appropriate response teams, and prepare reports.
• Assist in developing effective work schedules, procedures, and post orders, and oversee security, custody, and control of institutional internal and external perimeters.
• Evaluate and report on institutional security and communication networks and monitor practices to ensure inmate accountability.
• Interact with staff and inmates, provide paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, refer cases to appropriate care and treatment teams, and prepare reports for review.
• Write or assist in writing recommended security, custody, and disciplinary procedures and practices.
• Serve on inmate discipline and classification committees; review disciplinary activity, make recommendations, coordinate with the Inmates’ Classification Specialist, and help ensure due process and timely inmate movements.
• Brief security staff and ensure compliance with instructions.
• Provide or oversee appropriate security staff training and encourage staff participation in in-service training.
• Attend and lead unit staff meetings, facilitate discussions, resolve problems, and participate in decision-making.
• Confer with a superior about problems, including employee and inmate relationships, and assist with problem-solving and decision-making.
• Evaluate staff and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Serve in the absence of the Chief of Security as appropriate and take actions to maintain the safety and health of staff and inmates.
• Perform related work as required.

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; positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans and 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