Correctional Officer - Eyman Complex

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Mission: 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/ Eyman Complex
4374

E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
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• Salary: $45,621 – $54,975
• Geographical stipend 10% of base salary.
• Hiring bonus $5,000. Incentives reflect our commitment to attract and retain highly qualified Correctional Officers.
• $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

To be announced.

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.

• Ensure the security of the inmate population within the facility’s perimeter
• Provide supervision and guidance to inmates
• Conduct thorough pat and strip searches to maintain safety
• Effectively de‑escalate situations
• Initiate and complete reports accurately and promptly
• Fulfill all assigned post duties diligently
• Respond promptly to emergency situations as required

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:

• Maintain physical fitness and stamina to stand for extended periods, perform searches, restrain individuals, and respond 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.
• No felony convictions.
• Provide proof of legal U.S. residency.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Meet driver’s license requirements if driving is essential (current, class‑appropriate license, completed training, no revocation/suspension, maintain liability insurance).
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
• Undergo 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 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 and other benefits on the State of Arizona benefits page.

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.