Correctional Officer 1- Winslow Complex

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.Correctional Officer 1- Winslow ComplexJob Location: ASPC/ Winslow Complex, 2100 S. Highway 87, Winslow, AZ 86047Geographical Link: corrections.az.govPosting DetailsSalary: $45,621 - $54,975Geographical Stipend: 15% of base salaryHiring Bonus: $5,000These incentives reflect our commitment to attract and retain highly qualified Correctional Officers who contribute to the safety and security of our facilities.-$2,500 Upon completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)-$2,500 after 6 months of full-time employment(Candidates with no experience receive a $1,427.92 salary increase upon graduation from COTA)Grade: CO1Closing Date:Job SummaryWe are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Winslow facility. Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. We are embarking on a vision of reimagining corrections, guided by four overarching and mission-centered goals:Foster a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team developmentImplement optimal population management and progression strategiesDeliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communitiesModernize and sustain our practices and resourcesApplicants who successfully complete our selection process will have the opportunity to attend and complete the thirteen-week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona. Graduates of COTA will receive a Certificate of Completion in Correctional Technology, equivalent to 21 college credit hours. Following COTA, you will begin serving a required 12-month probationary period.Job DutiesThe Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals:Build a meaningful organizational culture and promote the development of teamCreate and implement optimal population management and progression strategiesDeploy quality delivery of services and continuity of care in facilities and communitiesAchieve modernization and sustainability of practices and resourcesYour primary responsibilities will include:Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facility's perimeterProviding supervision and guidance to inmatesConducting thorough pat and strip searches to maintain safetyEffectively de-escalate situationsInitiating and completing reports accurately and promptlyFulfilling all assigned post duties diligentlyResponding promptly to emergency situations as requiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities.Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Adhere to the code of conduct, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate impartiality in decision-making.Physical Fitness and Stamina: Ability to work within a correctional facility, including standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.Pre-Employment RequirementsTo be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following criteria:Be at least 18 years of agePossess a High School Diploma or GEDHold a valid driver's licenseHave no felony convictionsProvide proof of legal U.S. residencyEmployment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a background investigation.If driving or the use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job, the following requirements apply: possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training, and pass driving record checks. The license must be current and not revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driving record checks and must maintain acceptable driving records and complete required training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business must maintain statutorily required liability insurance.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.BenefitsWe offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)Robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disabilityExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans and credit union membershipWellness program and commuter benefitsLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.RetirementPositions in this classification participate in the Corp Retirement Plan.Contact UsThe State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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