CORRECTIONAL OFFICER III

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $58,212 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & 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 position is open to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees only. Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer III with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry.

Requirements

• Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer III 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. 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.).
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluations.
• Suspension during one year prior to announcement makes employee ineligible for one promotional cycle.
• Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification/position requested for a period of at least two years before being considered for appointment to any other position. Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with CPR to be considered for a job offer. No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion.
• 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. 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.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of social or correctional casework and facilitation. Principles and practices of classification, treatment, custody and parole. Principles and practices of interpersonal communication, dynamics of human behavior, crisis intervention and Offender Classification System. Practices and methods of compiling and maintaining case histories, summaries and records. Practices and methods of security techniques and discipline systems and programs of an institution. Practices and methods of a variety of recreation/activities such as indoor and outdoor sports, games, arts and crafts, group social activities, and health and physical education. Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing offenders.
• Skill in/Ability to: Methods and techniques of correctional casework, interpersonal relationships, rehabilitation and crisis intervention. Applying and coordinating procedures of classification within treatment, custodial and parole leave. Methods and techniques of security and discipline programs of an institution. Methods and practices of developing and implementing recreation/activities. Verbal and written communications as required by the work activities in a correctional institution. Applying the Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing offenders. Providing guidance, direction and crisis intervention in a timely and productive manner; functioning as liaison in providing interactive services and assisting offenders with personal, educational and career goals; preparing and maintaining files and records in the prescribed manner; serving as a program coordinator of offenders; incentive and rehabilitation programs.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Not Applicable

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree