Correctional Captain

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

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 8,000+ officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Job

Salary: $74,844.00 | Open Date: 5/28/2026 | Closing Date: 6/4/2026

OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Two years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.

Additional Requirements:

• Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better on the most recent performance evaluation.
• Individuals suspended within one year prior to announcement are ineligible for one promotional cycle.
• Voluntary demotions: must remain in the requested classification/position for at least two years before being considered for any other position.
• Non‑voluntary (disciplinary) demotions: ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two to three years from the date of demotion, depending on the number of levels demoted.

All eligibility requirements must be maintained to remain in the recruitment process.

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%.

Remote work may be available in Arizona depending on business needs.

Works under general direction from a higher authority. Has the authority to develop duty (shift) rosters, posts and assure compliance; reviews incident reports, initiates investigations and recommends or initiates prescribed actions; evaluates staff and prepares reports; serves in the absence of a Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator. Serves as Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security for a unit;

manages and supervises the security, custody and discipline of inmate populations; inspects all areas to ensure proper security and safety for staff and inmates. Works product consists of all security staff trained and maintaining prescribed security, custody and control of inmate populations. Responsible for directing the security, custody and discipline practices and procedures of a unit; assuring all assigned staff are trained and functioning in the prescribed manner;

all communication records, sanitation, safety and security of designated areas as prescribed by policies. Performs the variety of duties as chief of security or assistant chief of security for a unit; plans and implements prescribed security, custody, order and discipline practices and procedures; ensures that the required communications, records, sanitation, safety and security are provided for staff and inmates. Develops duty rosters, posts and assures compliance;

reviews assignments/reassignments to maintain the prescribed security and control. As Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security, gathers, compiles, analyzes, prepares and submits recommendations for operating budgets, staffing positions, hiring or disciplinary actions or staff and other related administrative activities. Serves as a member of classification, disciplinary and other staff committees; attends meetings of inmate care and treatment teams;

participates in reviews and analysis of reports; provides and receives information; participates in decision‑making; assures that security staff is briefed on proper security activities and that inmates are provided due process and movements. Provides and encourages in‑service training for all security staff to improve and enhance work activities. Serves as “Duty Officer of the Day” on a rotation schedule, as required.

Interacts with staff and inmates; receives and provides information, including paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, as indicated; prepares reports with recommendations; initiates appropriate actions. Attends unit…