YOUTH CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$63,425•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

Internal candidates require 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.
External candidates require one year of correctional experience plus one year of supervisory experience.
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 records checks.
The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training.
An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, pre-employment assessment and physical.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have 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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete 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
This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan:
New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service