Administrative Assistant Ii

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:
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Yuma, 7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Luis, AZ 85349

Salary: $36,000.00

Grade: 15

Closing Date: 7/14/26

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an ambitious professional ready to jump‑start a rewarding career! This position is responsible for performing administrative and general office duties and maintaining accurate documentation.

• Researches and gathers data for the preparation of various reports and special projects
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and responses
• Investigates complaints and resolves problems or refers to the appropriate area
• Reviews and monitors expenses from the budget to assure that funds are not exceeded
• Organizes and files both confidential and administrative files
• Maintains and operates general office equipment
• Attends meetings and takes minutes
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:

• Administrative management practices
• Procurement rules and procedures
• Business English, spelling, and grammar
• Filing systems
• Proper telephone etiquette
• Personal computers
• Dealing with staff, inmates, and public
• Word processing and spreadsheet software
• ADCRR policies and procedures

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Operation of general office equipment
• Data entry
• Preparing and formatting difficult and complex reports
• Writing correspondence
• Training lower‑level staff
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to:

• Plan, analyze, coordinate and prioritize work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Research, collect and organize data
• Work in a business/professional environment
• Multi‑task
• Work in a prison environment

• Two (2) – three (3) years of experience providing administrative support to a manager/administrator
• Knowledge of computer programs including Google Docs, Sheets and Gmail

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

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

• 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…