CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $45,621 - $54,975 • Onsite

About The Position

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY ACROSS ARIZONA THROUGH MODERN, EFFECTIVE
CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENTS.

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

• Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry.
• Have completed original probation.
• 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).
• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) may be substituted.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• As a condition of continued employment, employees in a safety sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing, as required by Department Policy.
• Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation prior to appointment.
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment.
• 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 or 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).
• In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing security, order, discipline and due process of inmates; methods, techniques and practices of security procedures, order and discipline as applied to inmates; portable and stationary, two-way radio systems used to communicate inside an institution or the network with other institutions; inmates' vernacular (language) used; methods, techniques and practices of the paraprofessional counseling for inmates; use of self-defense and use of weapons and related defense and control equipment; policies and procedures of a correctional work setting.
• SKILL/ABILITY TO: applying Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the duties; establishing and maintaining prescribed security, order and discipline measures; using the radio systems and communication codes; understanding the inmates' vernacular (language); self-defense and use of weapons and other defense and control equipment; paraprofessional counseling and crisis interventions with inmates; basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self-protection from serious health disorders; verbal and written communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting; maintaining a calm and even temperament during emergency situations; work all shifts and posts; maintain a current and valid Arizona driver’s license; and maintain a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years experience as a Correctional Officer or equitable role

Responsibilities

• Provides multi-functional support to the Assessment, Reentry, and Community Supervision Division by managing competing priorities and adapting to evolving operational needs
• Transports violators (adult and or juvenile supervised by Community Reentry) to prison or jail
• Assist with transportation of offenders to other locations deemed appropriate by supervisory staff (reentry center, handoffs to other transportation teams, etc.)
• Provides security for community reentry officers in office and in the field as needed
• Assists with in-office and field arrests to include searches
• Serves warrants and/or probable cause hearing notices on violators who have returned to custody
• Special projects as assigned by supervisory staff
• Testifies in court and other administrative hearings
• Provides security for offenders who may have reason to be placed in a hospital prior to being returned to ADC custody and relieved by institutional staff

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