CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
About The Position
The Central Mail & Property Officer (Correctional Officer II) is responsible for the secure and efficient handling of inmate mail and personal property before distribution to prison complexes. The position ensures compliance with policies and security protocols by inspecting, processing, and documenting incoming and outgoing correspondence and property. The officer helps prevent contraband, maintains accurate records, safeguards inmate belongings, and coordinates with correctional staff to support operations and safety. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and timely, efficient work. Applicants must already be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry, have at least six months of mail and property experience at their current institution, have completed original probation, and currently have a performance rating of meets expectations or better. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. Employees must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter, and all newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
Requirements
- Must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.
- Must have a minimum of six months of experience working in mail and property at the current institution.
- Must have completed original probation.
- Must currently have a performance evaluation rating of meets expectations or better.
- Must pass a background investigation.
- Must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
- Must successfully complete E-Verify as a newly hired State employee.
- Knowledge of Department Order 914, inmate mail, mail collection, sorting, preparation, and delivery to inmates.
- Skill in operating scanners and monitoring basic office recordkeeping.
- Ability to participate in and oversee the handling of medium-weight objects without injury or incident.
- Ability to prioritize the inmate mail workload, give written and verbal instructions to coworkers, and monitor basic office recordkeeping.
- The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, focused, independent, patient, able to complete tasks timely and efficiently, and has working knowledge of technology.
Responsibilities
- Apply an extensive knowledge of Department Order 914.
- Sort and distribute mail.
- Separate legal mail from general correspondence.
- Open and inspect non-legal mail for prohibited items, including drugs, weapons, and coded messages.
- Reject mail that violates facility rules, such as mail containing explicit content or unauthorized items.
- Scan mail and upload documents.
- Maintain records.
- Keep the mailroom clean and organized.
- Provide customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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, with positions in this classification participating in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
- Optional deferred compensation plans.
- Credit union membership.
- Wellness program.
- Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
