Youth Corrections Sergeant

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. The Youth Correctional Sergeant will work under the direction of a Lieutenant/Youth Program Supervisor at our secure care facility, Adobe Mountain School. Under the general supervision, this position will supervise the work of Youth Corrections Officers in the safe custody, management, discipline and welfare of confined youth in an assigned area or during an assigned post.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) agency goals, policies, procedures, programs and systems to include, but not limited to: Security and housing unit practices, Emergency preparedness and critical incident response and reporting, Youth behavioral management systems, including PBIS, therapeutic crisis intervention and Handle with Care Program, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Proper methods and circumstances regarding uses of force and radio communication, Basic life support, Youth treatment, education and rehabilitative programs, Staff scheduling
• Skills in crisis management situations
• Skills in verbal and written communications and the proper use of the English language, including correct grammar and spelling
• Skills in techniques of training and leadership including, but not limited to active listening and performance improvement
• Skills in monitoring behavior of youth
• Skills in applying appropriate restraint techniques
• Skills in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Skills in resolving conflict
• Ability to provide leadership and role model expectations
• Ability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate workers including, but not limited to coaching and mentoring employees in one-on-one settings
• Ability to value and motivate employees
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities and complete duties timely
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage conflict amongst employees
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful and/or difficult situations
• Ability to learn and apply methods, techniques, and correct practices of security as they pertain to the youth in secure care
• Ability to participate in rehabilitation and treatment activities
• Ability to maintain a structured and secured environment
• Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention, and first aid/basic life support, if needed
• Ability to respect authority of supervisors, administrators, and other agency staff and work collaboratively with all agency staff
• Ability to adhere to a daily schedule, maintain daily attendance, and follow expected guidelines
• Ability to endure long periods of walking and standing while monitoring youth
• Ability to follow instructions and ensure compliance with institutional policies
• Ability to de-escalate youth behavior
• Ability to work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure institutional setting
• One year of experience as a YCO 2; OR one year as a YCO 1, plus one year of previous supervisory experience; with a Promotional Recommendation Form signed by the direct supervisor and up-line manager (for internal candidates)
• One year of correctional experience plus one year of supervisory experience (for external candidates)
• Possession and retention of a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, completion of all required training, and successful passing of all necessary driver’s license records checks (if driving is an essential function)
• Acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not having been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation (for current State of Arizona employees)
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining facility security and ensuring that assigned areas (living units, educational buildings, programming areas and grounds) are safe, secure and free of contraband
• Ensuring that direct reports follow all facility rules, procedures, and specific post duties
• Ensuring that youth are monitored and supervised, both in one-on-one situations and in groups, in a manner that ensures safety, complies with established security measures and promotes therapeutic relationships and learning
• Ensuring the proper use of all youth behavior management tools and approved youth interventions, including the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system, Crisis Intervention and De-escalation, Exclusion, Separation and the Handle with Care Program
• Ensuring all direct reports have met training requirements
• Coaching, teaching, mentoring and supervising direct reports
• Monitoring direct reports’ work hours, including but not limited to annual leave, sick leave, compensatory time and holiday accruals; preparing and completing performance evaluations
• Training new staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and acts as a role model to staff and youth
• Ensuring adequate post and sift coverage
• Reviewing and completing required reports in compliance with agency policies, procedures and best practices
• Conduct GAR/QA (Quality Assurance) Inspections and completion action plans to improve and correct deficiencies
• Attending, conducting and coordinating training
• Performing other duties as assigned

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 time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) - Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan with employer match and 3-year vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed