Administrative Assistant Iii

Overview

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

Job Location :
Address: PRISON OPERATIONS DIVISION
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Safford / Fort Grant
896 South Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546

Posting Details:
Salary: $38,400.00
Grade: 17
Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Job Summary:

Are you an expert in organization and customer service?
If so, this opportunity will be the best option for you!
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a master multitasker individual with excellent communication skills and a great attitude to perform a variety of complex administrative tasks for the Warden and staff.
This position will include researching administrative matters, preparing reports, completing special projects, responding to correspondence on administrative matters and maintaining Warden’s operating budget at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford / Fort Grant.
This is your chance to apply today, and become part of the Department of Corrections!

• Researches and compiles reports, letters, inquiries, and policy updates
• Manages supervisor calendar
• Sets deadlines
• Supervises subordinate staff
• Researches material and gathers data for special projects
• Maintains inventory control, develops or modifies procedures and forms, interprets and explains organizational rules, regulations and department orders
• Attends meetings
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

• Knowledge of:
  • Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel rules and Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) policies and procedures
  • Grammatical formatting using concise, specific and grammatically correct non-technical language
  • Organization movement, management of business practices and work processing
  • Accounting and budgeting procedures
• Skill in:
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Management and supervision
• Ability to:
  • Provide effective guidance and supervision of employees
  • Investigation and problem resolution
  • Plan, analyze, coordinate activities, and establish priorities
  • Develop effective operating procedures
  • Work effectively under short deadlines
  • Handle multiple tasks
  • Work with self-motivation and minimal supervision
  • Work in a prison environment

• Working knowledge of computer programs, including proficiency with Google apps, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Three (3) years responsible administrative experience reporting to a Manager or Administrator position

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

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

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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…