CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

25d•$47,447 - $57,174•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is hiring a Correctional Officer II for transportation at the Maricopa Reentry Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports the Department’s mission to enhance public safety through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagement, and its vision of reimagining corrections through organizational culture, population management, continuity of care, and modernization. The position provides security and supervision in a reentry center. The officer protects clients, community partners, staff, and visitors; maintains order; performs searches; de-escalates conflicts; completes reports; fulfills assigned post duties; and responds to emergencies. The officer works independently and in small groups with limited direct supervision. This posting is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees who are Correctional Officer II employees with at least two years of agency experience. The position requires a current, valid Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment and an acceptable driving record. Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). Additional requirements include a performance rating of meets expectations or better and compliance with applicable rules governing voluntary or disciplinary demotions. The probationary period is 12 months. Employees are required to take a TB test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter. Some positions require medical/physical and psychological evaluations, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation; safety-sensitive employees may be subject to random drug testing. State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

Must currently be a Correctional Officer II employed by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, with at least two years of experience within the Department.
Must have a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment and maintain an acceptable driving record; required driver training and record checks apply when driving on State business.
Must receive a performance evaluation rating of meets expectations or better.
Must maintain the stated additional requirements to remain in the recruitment process.
Selected candidates must successfully complete Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA).
Must successfully complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification.
Employees must take a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and background investigation.
Safety-sensitive employees may be subject to random drug testing.
Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing correctional security, order, discipline, and due process.
Knowledge of correctional security procedures and practices, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, and policies and procedures of a correctional work setting.
Knowledge of portable and stationary two-way radio systems used within an institution and across institutions.
Ability to apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and establish and maintain security, order, and discipline.
Ability to use radio systems and communication codes and understand inmate vernacular.
Ability to use self-defense, weapons, and other defense and control equipment.
Ability to provide paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention and use basic first aid and self-protection devices.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and maintain interpersonal relationships in a correctional setting.
Ability to remain calm and even-tempered during emergencies and work all shifts and posts.
Typical preparation is graduation from a Correctional Officers Training Academy (COTA); equivalent combinations of training and experience that meet the KSAs may be substituted.
A 12-month probationary period applies.

Responsibilities

Provide security for offender clients, community partners, staff, and all individuals on-site.
Supervise assigned clients and provide guidance, structure, and accountability within the Reentry Center.
Conduct thorough searches of personnel and property in accordance with Department policy and facility procedures.
Use effective communication and conflict-reduction techniques to de-escalate situations.
Initiate and finalize reports and other documentation promptly and accurately.
Carry out assigned post duties diligently and consistently.
Respond quickly and appropriately during urgent or critical incidents.
Work effectively independently and in small work groups with limited direct supervision.
Apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing correctional duties.
Maintain prescribed security, order, and discipline measures.
Use radio systems and communication codes as required.
Use self-defense, weapons, and other defense and control equipment as required.
Provide paraprofessional counseling, crisis intervention, and basic first aid as required by duties and assignments.
Work all shifts and posts.
Maintain a current, valid Arizona driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Benefits

Vacation and sick days
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
Optional deferred compensation plans
Credit union membership
Wellness program
Incentivized commuter club
Public transportation subsidy program
Participation in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)