CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $45,621 - $54,975 • Remote

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. This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

Requirements

• Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry.
• 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 (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluations.
• Graduation from a Correctional Officers Training Academy (COTA)
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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 (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
• Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification/position requested for a period of at least one year 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.
• No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion.
• The job offer will be made to the next available candidate.
• 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.
• A demotion received after the promotional process has started and prior to promotion shall result in the permanent removal from that CPR.
• Once removed from a CPR for a demotion, the applicant shall not be eligible to compete for a Correctional Officer Series position until two or three years, depending on the number of levels demoted, after the date of the demotion.
• The first day served of the demotion shall be considered the effective date of the demotion.
• Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination and pre-employment drug screening and undergo a background investigation prior to appointment.
• The probationary period lasts twelve (12) months.
• Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation prior to appointment.
• As a condition of continued employment, employees in a safety sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing, as required by Department Policy.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA).
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility security — Provide security for offender clients, community partners, staff, and all individuals on-site.
• Supervise assigned clients — Provide guidance, structure, and accountability within the Reentry Center.
• Conduct searches — Perform thorough searches of personnel and property in accordance with Department policy and facility procedures.
• De‑escalate situations — Apply effective communication and conflict‑reduction techniques.
• Complete reports accurately — Initiate and finalize documentation promptly and with attention to detail.
• Fulfill post duties — Carry out all assigned responsibilities with diligence and consistency.
• Respond to emergencies — Act quickly and appropriately during urgent or critical incidents.
• Work independently — Operate effectively in small work groups with limited direct supervision

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed