CORRECTIONAL OFFICER III

at State of Arizona in KINGMAN, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Job No: 542448

Work Type: Full-time

Location: KINGMAN

Categories: Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services

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.

• OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES *

- CANDIDATES WHO ARE LISTED ON A CURRENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICER III REGISTER MUST RE-APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT -

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

? Oral Board start date: TBD – Notifications will be sent out to qualified applicants

SECTION 1.

SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR – THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED -

CURRENT Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Employees:

? Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer II in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry

? Or, must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Health or Sociology

Job Summary for Contract Beds Monitor:

The Correctional Officer III is the Program Monitor and programs-related Subject Matter Expert at the private prison. He/she is responsible for monitoring the program operations of the private prison and ensuring compliance with Department Orders, Arizona Revised Statues, and the Contract.

The Correctional Officer III position serves in four primary capacities: Institutional Classification Officer for inmate classification actions, handling Disciplinary Coordinator duties when needed, conducting tours and inspections, and completing other duties as assigned by the Lead Monitor.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required 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.) R2-10-207.11).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better

- SUSPENSION: Suspension during one year prior to announcement, ineligible for one promotional cycle

- VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS: Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification/position requested for a period of at least two years before being considered for appointment to any other position. Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with CPR to be considered for a job offer. No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion

- INVOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS: Any employee who has been demoted one level shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two years from the date of the demotion. If demoted to more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion. A demotion received after the promotional process has started and prior to promotion shall result in the permanent removal from that CPR. Once removed from a CPR for a demotion, the applicant shall not be eligible to compete for a Correctional Officer Series position until two or three years, depending on the number of levels demoted, after the date of the demotion. The first day served of the demotion shall be considered the effective date of the demotion

EVALUATION AND TESTING PROCESS:

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Study references/resources are posted on the ADC Internet and Intranet websites. All relevant information is subject to verification. Please note the following:

Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume and must include adequate work history identifying experience, duties, qualifications, selective requirements, and/or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to receive applicable credit.

Applicants who meet the KSAs and selective preferences will be invited to the next step of the process. Applicants who achieve or exceed a passing score on the oral board interview will have their names placed on the Central Promotional Register after other promotional points are included, if any.

Rank on the register will be calculated by adding passing scores from the written exam, oral board interview, and other promotional points.

EDUCATIONAL STIPEND:

Positions in this classification are eligible for an educational stipend: Associate’s Degree 2.5%; Bachelor’s Degree: 5%; Master’s Degree or above: 7.5%. If you have completed one of these degrees, submit the Education Supplement-Security form Education Supplement and documentation of your degree as noted on the form with your application. If eligible and appointed, the stipend amount will be effective the date of your appointment. Education requests submitted after the date of appointment are effective at the beginning of the pay period they are received in personnel. This stipend is subject to available funding and may be cancelled at any time.

NOTE: Current employees applying for this position must meet requirements of this posting.

- Build a meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team

- Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies

- Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Facilities and Communities

- Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources

Primary Responsibilities:

- Ensure facility security: Provide security for offender clients, community partners, staff, and all individuals on-site.

- Supervise assigned clients: Provide guidance, structure, and accountability within the Reentry Center.

- Conduct searches: Perform thorough searches of personnel and property in accordance with Department policy and facility procedures.

- De-escalate situations: Apply effective communication and conflict-reduction techniques.

- Complete reports accurately: Initiate and finalize documentation promptly and with attention to detail.

- Fulfill post duties: Carry out all assigned responsibilities with diligence and consistency.

- Respond to emergencies: Act quickly and appropriately during urgent or critical incidents.

- Work independently: Operate effectivel