CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is hiring a Correctional Sergeant at the Maricopa Reentry Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This announcement is open only to current ADCRR employees. The position works under general supervision and has authority to assign and reassign staff to maintain security, order, and discipline during a designated shift. The sergeant supervises Correctional Officer IIs in an adult institution, trains and evaluates staff, prepares reports and recommendations, and ensures staff apply appropriate rehabilitative objectives for inmates. Some positions may instead or additionally perform technical administrative duties in a specialized area. The role is responsible for effective placement and scheduling of staff, staff development, and maintaining security, order, and discipline for an adult institution. Duties include coordinating inmate discipline, inspecting duty sites for safety issues and hazards, resolving staff questions and work-procedure problems, maintaining inmate movement records and reporting count discrepancies, and communicating with staff, superiors, other institutions, and law enforcement. The sergeant briefs staff, writes shift summaries and preliminary incident investigation reports, assists investigative teams, participates in interdisciplinary and unit meetings, and may provide paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff. The position involves shift work and exposure to hazards associated with maintaining security, order, and discipline of inmates in and outside an institution. Some positions require medical/physical and psychological evaluations, drug screening, and a background investigation. Selected candidates must successfully complete the seven-week Correctional Officer Training Academy. Employees must take a tuberculosis test at new employee orientation and annually thereafter. A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at appointment when applicable. The role is eligible for an educational stipend, subject to available funding: 2.5% for an associate degree, 5% for a bachelor's degree, and 7.5% for a master's degree or above.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
A signed, approved letter of recommendation from the unit Deputy Warden by the announcement closing date.
Performance evaluation rating of meets expectations or better.
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 defense/control equipment, inmate vernacular, paraprofessional counseling, two-way radio networks, and administrative work relevant to the assignment.
Ability to apply and interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; supervise and assign staff; train staff in security, use of force, counseling, and equipment; and interpret inmate vernacular.
Ability to perform basic first aid and use self-protection devices, communicate verbally and in writing, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, and remain calm during emergencies.
Ability to perform administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
Successful completion of the seven-week Correctional Officer Training Academy.
Tuberculosis testing at New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment at appointment, if required for the position.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment evaluations, screenings, and background investigation where required.
Successful completion of E-Verify requirements for newly hired State employees.
Employees with a suspension may be ineligible for promotional opportunities for one year from the applicable incident date; employees with disciplinary demotions may be ineligible for two or three years depending on the demotion level.
Employees accepting a voluntary demotion must remain in the requested classification or position for at least two years and have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file before consideration for a job offer.

Responsibilities

Assign and reassign staff and devise periodic work schedules to maintain prescribed security, order, and discipline.
Supervise a designated shift of Correctional Officer IIs in an adult institution or in assignments within or outside an institution.
Train and evaluate staff, including training them in security methods, use of force, weapons, and paraprofessional counseling as appropriate.
Inspect duty sites and areas for staff safety issues and potential hazards, alert staff, and ensure corrective action is taken.
Coordinate and monitor inmate discipline; maintain records of inmates entering or leaving specified areas and notify authorities of count discrepancies.
Brief staff at the beginning of shifts, answer questions, resolve problems, and communicate relevant information to subordinate staff.
Write shift summary reports, reports of activities and incidents, recommendations, and preliminary investigative reports involving staff and/or inmates.
Notify officials about incidents and assist investigative teams by securing areas and maintaining security and order.
Resolve technical and work-procedure problems raised by staff and confer with superiors about difficult issues, plans, and actions.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and meetings concerning inmate care and treatment; share information and participate in problem-solving and decision-making.
Provide paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff when needed, and notify treatment staff and officials.
Perform administrative duties requiring technical expertise in an assigned specialty area, where applicable.
Chair unit staff meetings as assigned, guide discussions and problem-solving, resolve conflicts, and participate in decision-making.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

Vacation and sick days
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 insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability options
Retirement program through the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
Deferred compensation plans
Credit union membership
Wellness program
Incentivized commuter club
Public transportation subsidy program
Educational stipend: 2.5% for an associate degree, 5% for a bachelor's degree, and 7.5% for a master's degree or above, subject to available funding