YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking applicants committed to supporting and rehabilitating Arizona’s youth. Youth Corrections Officers work with young people in secure care settings, providing supervision, guidance, and a safe environment. Prior experience or training is not required; ADJC provides paid training through its Youth Corrections Officer Training Academy and subsequent on-the-job training. The position participates in a four-step pay plan. Starting pay is $23.40 per hour ($48,672 annually), with annual advancement through the listed steps. The six-week academy is held Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Adobe Mountain School. Academy graduates receive 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College. ADJC also offers career growth opportunities and tuition assistance of up to $1,500 per fiscal year, subject to funds availability. The position is located at 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, Arizona. Successful completion of the paid eight-week ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy is required.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Possess and retain a current, valid Arizona driver license.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions.
Learn and apply agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
Learn and apply security procedures for the state’s youth secure care facilities.
Maintain an understanding attitude toward juveniles in custody and provide assistance, guidance, and direction.
Provide positive prosocial role modeling and apply appropriate restraint techniques.
Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention and first aid/basic life support.
Successfully complete the paid eight-week ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy and the selection process, which includes a Video Impact Test, professional interview, behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation, drug test, and physical exam.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Mentor, supervise, and direct incarcerated youth.
Model positive behaviors and teach life skills.
Assist teachers with classroom management.
Transport youth to daily activities.
Provide crisis intervention and help 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 emergency situations and provide first aid or basic life support.
Maintain a structured and secure environment.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans.
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first three years.
Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly.
Deferred Compensation Program.
Wellness Plans.
Employer-matched contributions to the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Tier 3 defined-contribution 401(a) plan.
Up to $1,500 in tuition assistance per fiscal year, subject to funds availability.
Paid six-week Youth Corrections Officer Training Academy and two weeks of paid on-the-job training.
20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College upon academy completion.