Correctional Officer - Safford- Fort Grant Unit

Job Summary

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Safford – Fort Grant Unit (Fort Grant, 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 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 attend and complete a thirteen‑week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion in Correctional Technology, equivalent to 21 college credit hours, and begin a required 12‑month probationary period, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Address: ASPC – Safford‑Fort Grant Unit
15500 South Fort Grant Road, Ft. Grant, AZ 85643

Posting Details:
Salary: $45,621 – $54,975 per year
Geographical Stipend: 5% of base salary
Hiring Bonus: $5,000
Additional

Incentives:

-$2,500 upon completion of COTA
-$2,500 after 6 months of full‑time employment
-Candidates with no experience receive a $1,427.92 salary increase after graduation from COTA

• 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
Correctional Officers must uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. They must adhere to the code of conduct, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate impartiality in decision‑making.

Physical Fitness and Stamina
The role requires standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations. Adequate physical fitness and stamina are essential.

• 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
  • Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify)
  • Annual Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year 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 foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan: medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program (Corp Retirement Plan)
• Optional employee benefits: deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, wellness program
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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 for arrangement.

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