Correctional Officer - Perryville Complex
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Base Pay Range$45,621.00/yr - $54,975.00/yr
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/ Perryville Complex, 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Posting Details
Salary: $45,621 – $54,975 per year
Hiring Bonus: $5,000
Additional incentives:
- $2,500 upon completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
- $2,500 after 6 months of Full‑Time employment
Grade: CO1
Closing Date: 01/12/2026
Job SummaryWe are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Perryville (Goodyear, 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 attend and complete the 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. Following COTA, you will serve a required 12‑month probationary period, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Job DutiesThe Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission‑centered goals:
- Build a meaningful organizational culture and promote the development of team
- Create and implement optimal population management and progression strategies
- Deploy quality delivery of services and continuity of care in facilities and communities
- Achieve modernization and sustainability of practices and resources
- 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
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.
Pre‑Employment Requirements- 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
Employment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a…
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