Correctional Records Technician I

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a detail-oriented individual to perform as a CORRECTIONAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN I. This role involves daily checking of arrivals for future release dates and completing appropriate forms. The position also includes checking and maintaining a tentative release list to ensure inmates are released as mandated by law and ADCRR policy at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Lewis in Buckeye, AZ. This is a rewarding career opportunity to join the Department of Corrections family.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) and ADCRR policies and procedures governing releases, detainers, and warrants
• Knowledge of automated and manual filing systems for inmate records
• Knowledge of work management, leadership, and training practices and procedures
• Knowledge of English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of personal computers and software including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ACIS
• Knowledge of Mathematics
• Knowledge of interpreting court documents and legal terminology
• Skill in interpretation, analysis, and application of ARS rules and regulations
• Skill in ADCRR policies and procedures as it applies to offender time calculations
• Skill in interpretation and analysis of court documents and understanding of legal terminology
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relations
• Skill in customer service
• Skill in attention to detail
• Skill in operation and use of ACIS
• Skill in general office practices
• Ability to comprehend complex policies, procedures, and departmental systems
• Ability to understand and comply with verbal and written instructions
• Ability to accurately perform complex mathematical calculations
• Ability to understand legal terminology
• Ability to retain and apply knowledge acquired
• Ability to audit manual and automated systems
• Ability to learn and adhere to ADCRR policies and procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and the public
• Ability to work in a prison environment
• Must pass a background investigation and drug test
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks if driving is an essential function
• Must maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training if driving on state business
• Must maintain statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting court documents and legal terminology
• Work history with legal documentation
• Experience with ACIS

Responsibilities

• Verifies release eligibility in accordance with applicable state statutes, policies, and procedures prior to the offender’s release
• Processes release paperwork
• Notifies the appropriate authorities with release dates
• Arranges transportation to approved placement
• Coordinates parole hearings and processes paperwork
• Processes Sex Offender Registration and notification forms in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and ADCRR Sex Offender Coordination Unit
• Processes commitment paperwork for the Arizona State Hospital as necessary
• Answers staff questions regarding inmate records and the application of sentencing and release eligibility
• Reviews, verifies and enters data with the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS) to determine accuracy, isolate, and define problems
• Corrects inaccurate data to ensure ACIS is able to use correct methodology for time computation
• Analyzes and interprets court orders, documents, and commitments to ensure the legality and accuracy as it pertains to inmate sentences, in order to accept a commitment to the ADCRR
• Processes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers and prepares inmates for pick up by ICE
• Attends staff meetings and all mandatory training
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed