SAFFORD - CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Safford, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant works under general supervision from higher authority and supervises a designated shift of Correctional Officers II in an adult institution. The position assigns and reassigns staff to maintain prescribed security, order, and discipline; trains and evaluates staff; and prepares and submits reports and recommendations. The role may also perform administrative duties requiring technical skills in a specialized area.

The position is responsible for timely and effective staff placement, staff training and evaluation, and ensuring that staff apply appropriate rehabilitative objectives for inmates. Work product includes maintaining security, order, and discipline; ensuring assigned staff are trained and functioning; preparing and submitting reports of activities and incidents; and completing administrative tasks. Individual positions may perform some or all listed duties and other related work.

The position is based at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Safford. Work involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining security, order, and discipline of inmates in and outside an institution. Candidates must be current ADCRR employees, have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II by the announcement close date, upload an approved Promotions Certificate, and meet the applicable eligibility requirements. Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy. Employees must take a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter; some positions also require medical/physical and psychological evaluations, drug screening, and a background investigation. A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at appointment.

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employee; the posting is open to current employees only.
• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II in ADCRR by the announcement close date.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate and meet the eligibility requirements described in the Correctional Officer Promotions process.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and due process governing inmate security, order, and discipline.
• Knowledge of supervision, work leadership, staff training, security practices, self-defense, weapons and related defense/control equipment, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, radio networks, and assignment-related administrative work.
• Ability to apply and interpret relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervise staff; determine staff assignments; and train staff in security, use of force, counseling, and equipment use.
• Ability to interpret inmate vernacular; apply basic first aid and use devices for self-protection from serious health disorders; communicate verbally and in writing; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; and remain calm during emergencies.
• Ability to perform administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• Employees must take a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at appointment. Additional vehicle-operation requirements apply if driving is an essential job function.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
• Some positions require medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a designated shift of Correctional Officers II and assign or reassign staff to maintain security, order, and discipline.
• Develop periodic work schedules for staff.
• Train and evaluate staff, including training in security methods, use of force, counseling, and weapons and related defense and control equipment.
• Inspect duty sites for problems or potential hazards, alert staff, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Monitor inmate discipline and maintain records of inmates entering or leaving designated areas; alert authorities to count discrepancies.
• Receive shift information, brief staff, answer questions, resolve problems, and write summary reports after each shift.
• Prepare preliminary investigative reports concerning incidents involving staff or inmates, notify officials, and assist investigative teams by securing areas and maintaining security and order.
• Confer with superiors to address difficult problems, discuss plans and actions, and make decisions.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and meetings concerning inmate care and treatment; communicate relevant information to subordinate staff.
• Provide paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff, write reports, and notify treatment staff and officials.
• Chair unit staff meetings, guide discussion and problem-solving, resolve conflicts, and participate in decision-making.
• Use handheld or stationary two-way radio systems to communicate within the institution and with other institutions or law enforcement officials.
• Perform specialized administrative duties and other related work as required.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, plus 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).
• Affordable insurance options including medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement program through 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