EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, 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 role is within the Security Operations division, specifically focusing on the Correctional Sergeant position related to Emergency Preparedness.

Requirements

• Must be current ADCCR employees with 6 months Sergeant experience.
• Completed promotional probation.
• Received at least a "meets expectations" overall rating on their most recent performance evaluation.
• Federal, state, and agency laws, regulations, and policies related to law enforcement and security operations.
• Correctional operations and basic principles of inmate and staff safety.
• Computer systems, security software, and incident reporting systems.
• Applying security and surveillance techniques in a professional environment.
• Interpreting and following ADCRR and state policies, rules, and regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including clear and concise report writing.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with staff and external partners.
• Time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Remain alert and responsive during long or irregular shifts.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and members of the public.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Conduct surveillance and maintain situational awareness in and around Central Office facilities.
• Prepare accurate and detailed reports of incidents and observations.
• Must have a valid Arizona Drivers License.
• Selected applicant must pass a background investigation.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Security Operations Center daily functions, maintain situational awareness of all ADCRR facilities and alert for any potential or active incidents, notify executive staff, coordinate resources and response, and provide support, information, and oversight to the impacted facility.
• Assist in conducting threat assessments and gathering intelligence related to security concerns or criminal activity.
• Collaborate with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when incidents occur at or near central office.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation of security activities and incidents.
• Attend required ADCRR training sessions and meetings to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year of paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 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: No Education Listed