Youth Corrections Officer 1

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections seeks Youth Corrections Officers committed to supporting the rehabilitation of young people in its care. Officers mentor, supervise, and direct incarcerated youth; model positive behavior; teach life skills; assist teachers with classroom management; transport youth to activities; provide crisis intervention; and maintain a safe, secure environment. Additional duties include monitoring assigned units for safety hazards or security violations, searching for weapons and contraband, inspecting visits, and updating logs and records and sharing reports. No prior experience or training is required. The department provides paid training, including an academy and on-the-job training. Academy graduates earn 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College. Career growth opportunities are available in areas such as security, counseling and programming, community corrections, investigations, and legal services. The department also offers up to $1,500 in tuition assistance per fiscal year, subject to funds availability. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, have no felony convictions, and possess and retain a current valid Arizona driver license. Selection includes a video impact test, professional interview, behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation, drug test, and physical exam. Successful completion of the ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy is required.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
No felony convictions.
Possess and retain a current valid Arizona driver license.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions.
Ability to learn and apply agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
Ability to learn and apply security procedures for state youth secure care facilities.
Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward juveniles in custody.
Ability to provide assistance, guidance, and direction to juveniles and positive prosocial role modeling.
Ability to respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention and first aid/basic life support.
Successful completion of the ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy.
Successful completion of the selection process, including a video impact test, professional interview, behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation, drug test, and physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Military veteran or law enforcement background.
Experience working with youth or juveniles.

Responsibilities

Mentor, supervise, and direct incarcerated youth.
Role model positive behaviors and teach life skills.
Assist teachers with classroom management.
Transport youth to daily activities.
Provide crisis intervention and maintain a safe and secure environment.
Monitor assigned units for safety hazards or security violations.
Search for weapons and contraband.
Conduct visitation inspections.
Update logs and records and share reports.
Participate in rehabilitation and treatment activities.
Respond to emergencies and provide first aid/basic life support.
Apply appropriate restraint techniques.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans.
Retirement and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation accrual of 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
Sick time accrual of 3.42 hours bi-weekly.
Deferred Compensation Program.
Wellness Plans.
Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Tier 3 defined-contribution 401(a) plan with employer-matched, pre-tax contributions; employees choose investments and become fully vested after 3 years of service.
Paid training academy and on-the-job training.
Up to $1,500 in tuition assistance per fiscal year, subject to funds availability.
20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College upon academy graduation.