Correctional Officer - Safford Complex

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.

Job Location:

Address: ASPC/ Safford Complex
896 S. Cook Rd.
Safford, AZ 85546

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

Job Summary:

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Safford (Safford, 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.

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 searches 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 Driver’s License
• Have no felony convictions
• Provide proof of legal U.S. residency
• Pass a background investigation
• Meet driver’s license requirements if the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job (current, valid, class‑appropriate license; completion of all required training; maintain acceptable driving records).
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify)
• Be required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed…