Correctional Officer II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • 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. The Central Mail & Property Officer (Correctional Officer II) is responsible for the secure and efficient handling of inmate mail and personal property before the distribution to the prison complexes. This position ensures compliance with policies and security protocols by inspecting, processing, and documenting all incoming and outgoing correspondence and property. The officer plays a key role in preventing the introduction of contraband, maintaining accurate records, and safeguarding inmate belongings. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to confidentiality standards, and coordination with correctional staff to support complex operations and safety. Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution, and have completed original probation.

Requirements

• Must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution
• Completed original probation
• Attention to detail
• Focused
• Independent
• Patient
• Willing to complete tasks timely and efficiently
• Working knowledge of technology
• Ability to prioritize workload of the inmate mail
• Ability to give written and verbal instructions to co-workers
• Ability to monitor basic office recordkeeping
• Must currently have a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluation

Responsibilities

• Sorting, and distribution
• Separate legal mail from general correspondence
• Open, and inspect non-legal mail for prohibited items (e.g., drugs, weapons, coded messages)
• Reject mail that violates facility rules (e.g., explicit content, unauthorized items)
• Scanning mail
• Uploading documents
• Record keeping
• Mailroom maintenance as keeping the mailroom clean and organized
• Customer service
• Other duties as assigned

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