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.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1 - PHOENIX COMPLEX ONLY

Job Location:

ASPC - PHOENIX
2500 East Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $45,621 - $54,975

**$5,000 HIRING BONUS**

Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) will be completed in Tucson. 

Hiring Bonus - $5,000
$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.)

Closing Date: 06/17/2025

 

Job Summary:

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Phoenix 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 have the opportunity to attend and complete the thirteen-week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in 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.

Job Duties:

The 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 the 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

Your primary responsibilities will include:

- 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities.

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.

Selective Preference(s):

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a High School Diploma or a Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)
- Hold A Valid Driver’s License
- Have No Felony Convictions
- Pr