Correctional Records Technician I

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Correctional Records Technician I for the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson. The position checks daily arrivals for future release dates, completes appropriate forms, and maintains a tentative release list to ensure inmates are released as required by law and ADCRR policy. The role also processes inmate records and legal documentation, coordinates release-related activities, and provides information to staff. The position requires working in a prison environment and driving on state business.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and ADCRR policies and procedures governing releases, detainers, and warrants.
• Knowledge of automated and manual filing systems for inmate records, work management, and leadership and training practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; personal computers and software including MS Word and ACIS; mathematics; and court documents and legal terminology.
• Skill in interpreting, analyzing, and applying Arizona Revised Statutes, rules, regulations, and ADCRR policies and procedures to offender time calculations.
• Skill in interpreting and analyzing court legal documents and understanding legal terminology.
• Verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, attention to detail, ACIS operation and use, and normal office practices.
• Ability to comprehend complex policies, procedures, and department systems; understand and comply with verbal and written instructions; and perform complex mathematical calculations accurately.
• Ability to understand legal terminology, retain and apply acquired knowledge, audit manual and automated systems, and learn and adhere to ADCRR policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees and the public and work in a prison environment.
• Pass a background investigation and drug test; take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• If driving on state business, maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required driver training, pass required license-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle on state business must maintain required liability insurance.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting court documents and legal terminology is preferred.
• Work history with legal documentation and experience with ACIS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify release eligibility in accordance with applicable state statutes, policies, and procedures before an offender’s release.
• Process release paperwork and notify appropriate authorities of pending release dates.
• Arrange transportation to approved placement.
• Coordinate parole hearings and process related documents.
• Process sex offender registration and notification forms in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and ADCRR Sex Offender Coordination Unit.
• Process commitment paperwork for the Arizona State Hospital as necessary.
• Answer staff questions about inmate records and the application of sentencing and release eligibility.
• Review, verify, and enter data in the ACIS system; identify problems and correct inaccurate data to support accurate time computation.
• Analyze and interpret court orders, documents, and commitments to ensure their legal accuracy as they pertain to inmate sentences and ADCRR commitments.
• Process ICE detainers and prepare inmates for pickup by ICE.
• Ensure ICE hearings are set and act as liaison between Central Office/ICE and the units.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory training.
• Drive on state business.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

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.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed