CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - TUCSON

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is open only to current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employees. Applicants must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II by the announcement’s closing date, upload an approved Promotions Certificate, and meet the applicable eligibility requirements. The role involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining security, order, and discipline of inmates in and outside an institution.

Requirements

• Must be a current Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry employee.
• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II in ADCRR by the announcement closing date.
• Must upload an approved Promotions Certificate and meet applicable eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of 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, defense and control equipment, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, radio networks, and administrative methods relevant to the assignment.
• Ability to apply and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervise staff; determine assignments; and train staff in security, use of force, counseling, and equipment use.
• Ability to interpret inmate vernacular; apply basic first aid and use self-protection devices; communicate verbally and in writing; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; remain calm during emergencies; and perform administrative work relevant to the assignment.
• Must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• If driving or vehicle use is an essential job function for State business, the applicable driver’s license requirements apply.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a designated shift of Correctional Officer II staff and assign or reassign personnel to maintain security, order, and discipline.
• Devise periodic work schedules and resolve staff questions or problems involving technical matters and work procedures.
• Inspect duty sites for problems or potential hazards, alert staff, and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Monitor inmate discipline and maintain logs or records of inmates entering or leaving designated areas; alert authorities about count discrepancies.
• Receive essential shift information, brief staff, answer questions, resolve problems, and prepare summary reports after each shift.
• Communicate with superiors about difficult problems, plans, and actions, and make decisions as needed.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents involving staff or inmates, notify officials, and assist investigative teams by securing areas and maintaining order.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary meetings concerning inmate care and treatment, and ensure subordinate staff receive relevant information.
• 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.
• Use radio systems to communicate within the institution and with other institutions and law enforcement officials.
• Perform administrative duties requiring technical skills in a specialized area and other related work as required.
• Train and evaluate staff and ensure staff apply appropriate rehabilitative objectives for inmates.

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; identified as a pilot program.
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program through the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) for this classification.
• Optional deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a 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