Find & Apply For Correctional / Detention Officer Jobs in Casa Grande, Arizona

Job No:

537788

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

CASA GRANDE , CHANDLER , COOLIDGE , ELOY , GILBERT , MESA , PHOENIX , TEMPE , FLORENCE

Categories:

Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our 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.

ASPC 4374 E.

Butte Ave. Florence, AZ 85132 https://corrections.az.gov/ GEOGRAPHICAL

STIPEND BASE SALARY HIRING BONUS

(These 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:

CO1

• Implement optimal population management and progression strategies
• Deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities
• Modernize and sustain our practices and resources Applicants 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, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS

• 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 Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facility's perimeter
• Providing supervision and guidance to inmates
• Conducting thorough pat and strip-searched to maintain safety
• Effectively de-escalate situations
• Initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly
• Fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently
• Responding promptly to emergency situations as required

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Correctional Officers must uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Adhering to the code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating impartiality in decision-making are critical aspects of the role.

Physical Fitness and Stamina:

Working within a correctional facility requires physical fitness and stamina. The role may involve standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree ( GED )
• Hold A Valid Driver's License
• Have No Felony Convictions
• Provide proof of legal U.

S. Residency Employment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a background investigation. 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 driving 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

). 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 their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
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