Correctional Officer - Tucson​/Douglas Commitment

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.

Salary: $45,621 - $54,975
$5,000 HIRING BONUS
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) will be completed in Tucson.
-$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.)

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions for our Tucson/Douglas Commitment starting at our Tucson (Tucson, AZ) facility. A one-year commitment will begin on the date you start at the Tucson Complex. You may be offered an earlier opportunity for transfer to ASPC-Douglas based on availability. This position is scheduled for up to a sixteen‑hour day, including four hours of paid travel time.

Schedules are based on operational needs and are subject to change. You will report to ASPC-Douglas, where a vanpool will transport you to ASPC‑Tucson for your scheduled work day. You will work your shift and then return to ASPC-Douglas.

• 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) 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.

• 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.

• 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 background investigation. 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.

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