CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - PRC

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant works under general supervision and supervises a designated shift of Correctional Officer II staff, assigning or reassigning personnel to maintain security, order, and discipline in an adult institution. The role trains and evaluates staff, prepares and submits reports and recommendations, and ensures staff apply appropriate rehabilitative objectives for inmates. Positions may also perform administrative duties requiring technical expertise in a specialized area.

The position coordinates and monitors inmate discipline, conducts safety inspections, maintains inmate movement records, communicates by radio with institutional staff and other agencies, briefs staff at shift changes, and prepares shift summaries. The Sergeant addresses staff questions and work-procedure issues, reports and assists with investigations, participates in interdisciplinary and unit staff meetings, and may provide paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff. Work involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining security, order, and discipline in and outside an institution. The position is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience as a Correctional Sergeant with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.
• Current performance rating of meets expectations or better.
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment at the time of appointment.
• Successfully complete the seven-week Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• 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 or control equipment, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, radio networks, and assignment-related administrative work.
• Ability to apply and interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervise and assign staff; train staff; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain professional interpersonal relationships and a calm temperament during emergencies; and perform assignment-related administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a designated shift of Correctional Officer II staff and assign or reassign personnel to maintain security, order, and discipline.
• Develop periodic work schedules and ensure timely, effective staff placement.
• Train and evaluate staff, including training in security methods, use of force, counseling, weapons, and defense or control equipment.
• Inspect duty sites for safety problems and hazards, alert staff, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Coordinate and monitor inmate discipline and maintain records of inmates entering or leaving specified areas; alert authorities to count discrepancies.
• Receive shift information, brief staff, answer questions, resolve problems, and prepare shift summary reports.
• Communicate using portable or stationary radio systems with institutional staff, other institutions, and law enforcement officials.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and write reports concerning incidents involving staff or inmates; assist official investigative teams by securing areas and maintaining order.
• 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 discussions and problem-solving, resolve conflicts, and participate in decision-making.
• Perform administrative duties requiring technical skills in a specialized area and other related work.

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 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