Correctional Officer 1- Eyman Complex

Correctional Officer 1
- Eyman Complex

Job Location:

Address: ASPC/ Eyman Complex 4374

E. Butte Ave. Florence, AZ 85132

Salary:  45,621-  54,975 GEOGRAPHICAL STIPEND 10% BASE SALARY. HIRING BONUS-  5,000

Grade: CO1

Closing Date:

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Eyman (Florence, AZ) 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 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

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.

• Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facilitys 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 to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities.

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 Drivers 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 drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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 s