Safford Correctional Lieutenant

Arizona Department of Administration • Safford, AZ

2d • $68,553 • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Sergeant with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluation.
• Ineligible to apply for one year from the date of suspension.
• 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.
• 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 more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion.
• Completion of the Basic Leadership Academy is required by the time an offer is made, otherwise the candidate will be bypassed.
• Knowledge of security, custody and disciplinary practices and procedures in a correctional institution.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing controls of inmates.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention for inmates.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and work leadership.
• Knowledge of the use of self-defense and use of weapons and related defense and control equipment.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques of observing, detecting and defusing adverse actions by inmate populations.
• Ability to apply and interpret security, custody and discipline measures for an institution.
• Ability to apply methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention for inmates and staff.
• Ability to apply methods and techniques of supervising.
• Ability to use and train in self-defense and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment.
• Ability to observe, detect and defuse adverse actions by inmates.
• Ability to perform basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self and staff protection from serious health disorders.
• 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.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training.

Nice To Haves

• Selective Preference(s): Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision from a higher authority.
• Has the authority to assign/reassign staff to maintain security and control.
• Serve in absence of Chief of Security as appropriate.
• Effect actions to maintain safety and health of staff and inmates.
• Evaluate staff and prepare reports of recommendations.
• Serves as officer-in-charge of multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer II’s performing security of inmates.
• Schedules and assigns/reassigns staff to maintain prescribed security, order and discipline and provision of special/support services.
• Inspects areas for safety of staff and inmates.
• Responsible for assisting in developing timely and effective work schedules, procedures and post orders.
• Responsible for the prescribed security, custody and control of the internal/external perimeters of an institution and evaluating and reporting of the security and communication networks.
• Performs duties and exercises delegated responsibility and authority as the first line officer managing and supervising multiple units (shifts) of correctional sergeants and correctional Officer IIs in maintaining security, custody, and discipline of inmates at an adult institution.
• Devises a work schedule for self and staff on a periodic basis.
• Conduct inspections of security, safety, and sanitation conditions; detect problems; notifies proper response team; writes reports.
• Develops duty (shift) rosters for staff; posts and assures compliance; assigns/reassigns staff as required to maintain security and custody.
• Interacts with staff and inmate populations, providing paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention; refers cases to appropriate care and treatment team; writes reports from review by officials; assists as appropriate.
• Writes, or assists in writing, recommending security, custody, and disciplinary procedures and practices.
• Serves as a member of inmates’ discipline and classification committees; reviews reports of discipline activity; makes recommendations; coordinates with unit’s Inmates’ Classification Specialist and assures that inmates are provided due process and timely movements as indicated; briefs security staff and assures compliance with instructions.
• Provides or oversees appropriate training for security staff; directs and motivates staff to seek and attend in-service training to improve or enhance work.
• Reviews and monitors security practices and procedures to ensure prescribed inmate accountability; recommends and assures changes, as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings of units; as chairperson, directs discussions; listens, resolves problems; leads and participates in decision-making.
• Confers with superior, discusses problems, including employee and inmate relationships; assists in problem solving and decision-making.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree