Safford Correctional Sergeant

Arizona Department of Administration • Safford, AZ

1d • $64,077 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and 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 announcement is open to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees only.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
• A letter of recommendation from the unit Deputy Warden is required by the close of the announcement.
• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on performance evaluations.
• Ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity during the one year period from the date the incident that caused the suspension occurred or the incident was reported by the employee, whichever occurred last, if suspended.
• 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.
• 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 more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and due process governing the security, order, and discipline of inmates.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, work leadership, and training.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of maintaining the security, order and discipline of staff and inmates.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of self-defense, and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment.
• Knowledge of vernacular used by inmates.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of the paraprofessional counseling for inmates.
• Knowledge of portable and stationary, two-way radio networks used to communicate inside an institution or with other institutions.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to apply and interpret Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the security, order, and discipline of inmates.
• Ability to apply the methods and techniques of supervision.
• Ability to determine staff assignments for prescribed security and order.
• Ability to train staff in the proper methods of security, use of force and paraprofessional counseling.
• Ability to interpret the vernacular used by inmates.
• Ability to train in the proper use of weapons and related defense and control equipment.
• Ability to perform basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self-protection from serious health disorders.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting.
• Ability to manage interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting.
• Ability to maintain a calm and even temperament during emergency situations.
• Ability to perform the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete the seven-week Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Employees who are offered a position and have been out of security positions for more than two years will be required to attend COTA training.
• If you are currently working outside of the correctional series you will have to undergo the correctional officer hire procedures. The procedures may include medical/physical, psychological evaluation, updated background investigation, and the completion of the Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• If you have completed an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree or above, submit the Education Supplement-Security form Education Supplement and documentation of your degree as noted on the form with your application for an educational stipend.

Responsibilities

• Assign/reassign staff to maintain prescribed security, order, and discipline during a designated shift.
• Train and evaluate staff.
• Prepare and submit reports of recommendations.
• Supervise a designated shift of Correctional Officers II’s in an adult institution.
• Inspect areas for safety of staff and use of vehicles.
• Serve as coordinator/monitor of inmate discipline.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents and notify officials.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties within a specialized area, requiring technical skills in a specific field of expertise such as: in the Recruiting Unit for Selection and Hiring; Correctional Officer Training Academy, etc.
• Responsible for the timely and effective placement of staff to maintain the prescribed security, order, and discipline for an adult institution.
• Assure that staff applies proper rehabilitative objectives for inmates.
• Devise a work schedule for staff on a periodic basis.
• Resolve technical or work procedure problems and questions presented by staff.
• Conduct inspections of duty sites to determine any problems or potential hazards to staff; alert staff and assure proper corrective actions are taken on an unscheduled basis.
• Maintain logs or records of inmates entering or leaving a specified area; alert authorities when discrepancies in counts occur.
• Attend and contribute as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Use hand-held or stationary radio systems to communicate internally, or by network with other institutions and law enforcement officials.
• Receive essential information at the beginning of shift; hold briefing of staff, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Write summary reports following each shift of duty.
• Confer with superiors, presenting and resolving difficult problems or questions, discussing plans and actions to be taken, and making decisions.
• Write preliminary investigative reports of incidents involving staff and/or inmates; assist official investigative teams by securing areas and maintaining security and order.
• Attend meetings relating to inmates’ care and treatment; give and receive information, participate in problem-solving and decision-making; assure that subordinate staff are made aware of information.
• Provide paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff to defuse a situation or assist in rehabilitative programs; write reports and notify treatment staff and officials.
• Attend unit staff meetings as chairperson; direct discussions, explain, listen, guide problem-solving processes, resolve conflicts; participate in decision-making.

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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree