MRC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $45,621 - $54,975

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.

MARICOPA REENTRY CENTER

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Job Location:

ADDRESS:  24601 N 29TH AVE. PHOENIX, AZ 85027

Job ID: 540304

Posting Details:

SALARY:  $45,621-$54,975

GRADE: 16

Opening Date: 4/16/2026

CLOSING DATE: 4/26/2026

Job Summary:

OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,

 REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona
Department of

Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry, have worked a minimum of 12 months at the

current division/institution, and have completed original probation.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION THAT YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED
YOUR RESUME, YOU HAVE NOT APPLIED FOR THIS POSTING. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT YOUR
PERSONNEL LIAISON. KEEP A COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS. 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Apply by January 25, 2026 Application process includes submitting your resume.

#1 SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S)-THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona
Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry, have worked a minimum of 12
months at the current division/institution.

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.).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Must receive a rating of meets expectations or
better. 

VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS – 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.  

DEMOTIONS (DISCIPLINARY) – 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 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.  

You MUST maintain the above additional requirements to remain in the recruitment
process.

#2 SELECTIVE PREFERENCE(S):

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Community Supervision
staff, release issues and/or criminal justice system. Proficiency in the use of
ACIS (Arizona Correctional Information System); working knowledge of and use of
Microsoft Word and Excel documents. Radio communication skills helpful.

#3 EVALUATION:

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Therefore,
please note the following: 

Adequate work history identifying experience, duties, qualifications, selective
requirements, and/or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to
receive applicable credit. 

Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed
separately on the resume. 

ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. 

  Candidates who meet the announced qualifications will be certified to the
register and referred to the Hiring Authority for further consideration. 

An oral board may be convened as part of the evaluation process. 

THIS REGISTER MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP FUTURE HIRING LISTS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS
IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS. 

#4 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Works closely with released offenders who reside at the Maricopa Reentry Center
(henceforth referred to as residents). These positions require staff who have
the ability to adapt to change quickly and are flexible and balanced in their
approach to resident management.  Residents participate in various programs and
require supervision, mentoring, interactions and encouragement. The COII’s role
is to change the way residents see them at the facility, build trust and offer
assistance as the resident’s progress. COII’s shall be assigned to shifts, be
required to purchase the alternate uniform, and attend specialized training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Selective Preference(s):

Not Applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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. 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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete
the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit
our benefits page [https://doa.az.gov/benefit-services-division]

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer
Retirement Plan (CORP).

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign
language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone].
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange
the accommodation.

Requirements

• OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,  REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY
• Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry, have worked a minimum of 12 months at the current division/institution, and 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.).
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better.
• VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS – 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.
• DEMOTIONS (DISCIPLINARY) – 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 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.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have experience working with Community Supervision staff, release issues and/or criminal justice system.
• Proficiency in the use of ACIS (Arizona Correctional Information System); working knowledge of and use of Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
• Radio communication skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with released offenders who reside at the Maricopa Reentry Center
• Residents participate in various programs and require supervision, mentoring, interactions and encouragement.
• COII’s role is to change the way residents see them at the facility, build trust and offer assistance as the resident’s progress.
• COII’s shall be assigned to shifts, be required to purchase the alternate uniform, and attend specialized training.

Benefits

• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://doa.az.gov/benefit-services-division]
• Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees