INMATE APPEALS MANAGER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $84,216 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced legal appeals administrator. This position is responsible for the final appellate review of disciplinary and grievance appeals, including reviewing and investigating inmate grievance and disciplinary appeals, drafting and signing decision letters, and delivering the decision letter.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ADCRR’s inmate grievance and disciplinary rules, processes, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of investigating and interviewing methods and techniques
• Knowledge of Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS)
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Skill in proper English grammar and composition
• Skill in interviewing
• Skill in interacting with department staff
• Skill in time management
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Ability to analyze and review facts
• Ability to maintain objectivity
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to organize facts in a logical manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Must complete all required driver training
• Must successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Must maintain acceptable driving records
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ADCRR rules, policies, and procedures
• Experience in addressing and processing inmate disciplinary and grievance appeals or tickets

Responsibilities

• Reviews inmate grievance appeals and disciplinary appeals (Step 1 and Step 2)
• Ensures adequacy of proof and due process has been met in disciplinary appeals
• Investigates and reviews inmate grievance appeals, ensuring all administrative remedies are exhausted
• Assists with training for grievance and disciplinary coordinators and disciplinary hearing officers
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

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 (pilot program)
• 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees