What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Arizona Department of Corrections?
$5,000 HIRING BONUS!
- $2500 upon completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
- $2500 after six months of full-time employment
- Candidates with no experience, receive a $1,427.92 salary increase upon graduation from COTA.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry has 350 Correctional Officer positions available at select locations statewide! If you are at least 18 years old, a U.S. Citizen, GED or high school diploma, valid driver’s license and no felony convictions, we have a great career for you!
To APPLY, go to our website at www.JoinADC.com or call us at 1-888-545-RUSH (7874) Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If attaching a resume, please include a current contact email and phone number.
The Arizona Department of Corrections benefits include:
- Paid Training
- Starting Salary $45,621 (Salary after graduation from Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA).
- Great Advancement Opportunities
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Vacation & Sick Time Pay
- Holiday Pay - 10 paid holidays per year
- Job Security & Stability
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Employee Benefits including deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and access to a wellness program
- Exceptional Retirement Program
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 development
- Implement optimal population management and progression strategies
- Deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in complexes 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 seven-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.
By joining our team of dedicated Correctional Officers, you will make a significant impact in ensuring the safety and security of Arizona Department of Corrections (AZDOC) prison facilities statewide. You will promote rehabilitation, and assist in the successful reentry of inmates into society.
Specifically, your duties 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 searches to maintain safety
- Effectively de-escalate situations
- Initiating and completing reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently
- Responding promptly to emergency situations as required
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The applicant selection process will involve the following steps:
- Submitting an employment application
- Successfully completing written exam
- Undergoing a fit-pro examination
- Completing a medical/physical exam
- Undertaking a psychological examination
- Passing a thorough background check
- Successfully passing a pre-employment drug test
By ensuring that applicants successfully complete the selection process, we strive to secure committed individuals into the role.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, please reach out to us at 602-255-2430. We kindly request that you make your accommodation request as early as possible to allow sufficient time for arrangements to be made.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,621.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,621