CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

6d • $45,621 - $54,975 • 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. This role is for current Correctional Officer II employees within the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.

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.
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluations.
• 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.
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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