Correctional Officer II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • 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. This position is open only to current ADCRR employees who are Correctional Officer IIs with at least two years of experience within the department. The role supports facility and community safety while supervising clients at the Reentry Center and carrying out assigned security and transportation-related duties.

The employee must possess and retain a current, valid Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees who drive on state business are subject to license-record checks and required driver training. Other conditions may include a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and background investigation. Employees must receive a performance rating of meets expectations or better and maintain applicable requirements throughout the recruitment process. The probationary period is 12 months. Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). Annual tuberculosis testing is required, and safety-sensitive employees may be subject to random drug testing. New State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

The position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Requirements

• Must currently be an ADCRR Correctional Officer II with a minimum of two years of experience within ADCRR.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must receive a performance evaluation rating of meets expectations or better.
• Must successfully complete Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) if selected.
• Must complete required driver training and pass applicable driver’s-license record checks when driving on state business.
• Must complete annual tuberculosis testing; safety-sensitive employees may be subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully complete E-Verify if a newly hired State employee.
• 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, radio systems and communication codes, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, self-defense, weapons, and defense and control equipment.
• Ability to apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintain security, order, and discipline; and use radio systems and communication codes.
• Ability to provide paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, use basic first aid and self-protection devices, and communicate verbally and in writing in a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and a calm temperament during emergencies.
• Ability to work all shifts and posts.
• Typical preparation includes graduation from a Correctional Officers Training Academy (COTA); equivalent combinations of training and experience meeting the KSAs may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for offender clients, community partners, staff, and others at the facility.
• 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.
• Prepare and complete reports promptly and accurately.
• Carry out assigned post duties diligently and consistently.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies and critical incidents.
• Work effectively independently and in small groups with limited direct supervision.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 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, including participation in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans and credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• 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