Correctional Officer - Safford- Fort Grant Unit

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF 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.

Address: ASPC/ Safford-Fort Grant Unit
15500 South Fort Grant Road
Ft. Grant, AZ 85643

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Salary: $45,621 – $54,975
Geographical stipend: 5% of base salary
Hiring bonus: $5,000
Upon completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA):

-$2,500
After 6 months of full‑time employment:

-$2,500
Candidates with no experience receive a $1,427.92 salary increase upon graduation from COTA
Grade: CO1

• 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 facilities and communities
• Modernize and sustain our practices and resources
• Attend and complete the thirteen‑week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona, and begin a required 12‑month probationary period

• 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

As a Correctional Officer, you will need 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: 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
• Pass a background investigation and Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
• Complete a tuberculosis (TB) test during new employee orientation and every year thereafter
• Meet driver‑license requirements for operating motor vehicles on state business (maintain a current, valid driver’s license, complete required training, maintain acceptable driving records, carry required insurance)

• 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
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn 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. We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees.

Positions in this classification participate in the Corp Retirement Plan.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.