Correctional Officer Ii

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.

801 East Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

United States

https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $47,446.67 - $57,174.42

Grade: CO2

Closing Date: 10/27/2026

We are actively seeking outstanding professionals who are passionate about the Agency and serving the Mission.
The Central Mail & Property Officer (Correctional Officer II) is responsible for the secure and efficient handling of inmate mail and personal property before the distribution to the prison complexes. This position ensures compliance with policies and security protocols by inspecting, processing, and documenting all incoming and outgoing correspondence and property. The officer plays a key role in preventing the introduction of contraband, maintaining accurate records, and safeguarding inmate belongings.

The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to confidentiality standards, and coordination with correctional staff to support complex operations and safety.

* Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution, and have completed original probation.

The ideal candidate will have an attention to detail, should be focused, independent, patient and willing to complete tasks timely and efficiently. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of technology.

• An extensive knowledge of policy, DO914
• Sorting, and distribution
• Separate legal mail from general correspondence
• Open, and inspect non-legal mail for prohibited items (e.g., drugs, weapons, coded messages)
• Reject mail that violates facility rules (e.g., explicit content, unauthorized items)
• Scanning mail
• Uploading documents
• Record keeping
• Mailroom maintenance as keeping the mailroom clean and organized
• Customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Department Order 914
• Inmate Mail
• Collection
• Sorting
• Preparation, and delivery of mail to inmates

Skill in:

• Operating scanners
• Monitoring basic office recordkeeping
• Participating in and overseeing the handling of medium-weight objects without injury or incident

Ability to:

• Prioritize workload of the inmate mail
• Give written and verbal instructions to co-workers
• Monitor basic office recordkeeping

Must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution, and have completed original probation

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or using a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply;
Any employee operating a…