Job Summary :

OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION, AND REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

PRC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II ANNOUNCEMENT 24-873CP

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY TO THIS POSTING ONLINE BY FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION THAT YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED YOUR RESUME FOR PRC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II, JOB ID 521744, YOU HAVE NOT APPLIED FOR THIS POSTING.

FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT YOUR PERSONNEL LIAISON. KEEP A COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER :

Apply by Friday, May 31, 2024. The Application process includes submitting your resume.

SECTION 1 SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S)-THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED :

Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry and have worked a minimum of 12 months at their current division / institution.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code .).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better.

VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification / position requested for a period of at least two years before being considered for appointment to any other position.

Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with the Central Promotional Register to be considered for a job offer.

No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion. The job offer will be made to the next available candidate.

DEMOTIONS (DISCIPLINARY) Any employee who has been demoted one level shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two years from the date of the demotion.

If demoted more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion.

A demotion received after the promotional process has started and prior to the promotion shall result in the permanent removal from that CPR.

Once removed from a CPR for a demotion, the applicant shall not be eligible to compete for a Correctional Officer Series position until two or three years, depending on the number of levels demoted, after the date of the demotion.

The first day served of the demotion shall be considered the effective date of the demotion.

You MUST maintain the above additional requirements to remain in the recruitment process.

SECTION 2 SELECTIVE PREFERENCE(S) :

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Community Supervision staff, release issues, and / or the criminal justice system.

Proficiency in the use of ACIS (Arizona Correctional Information System); working knowledge of and use of Microsoft Word and Excel documents.

Radio communication skills are helpful.

SECTION 3 EVALUATION :

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Therefore, please note the following :

Adequate work history identifying experience, duties, qualifications, selective requirements, and / or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to receive applicable credit.

Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume.

ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION.

Candidates who meet the announced qualifications will be certified to the register and referred to the Hiring Authority for further consideration.

An oral board may be convened as part of the evaluation process.

THIS REGISTER MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP FUTURE HIRING LISTS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS.

Job Duties :

Works closely with released offenders who reside at the Pima Reentry Center (henceforth referred to as residents). These positions require staff who have the ability to adapt to change quickly and are flexible and balanced in their approach to resident management.

Residents participate in various programs and require supervision, mentoring, interactions, and encouragement. The COII’s role is to change the way residents see them at the facility, build trust, and offer assistance as the residents progress.

COII’s shall be assigned to shifts, be required to purchase alternate uniforms, and attend specialized training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Not Applicable

Selective Preference(s) :

Not Applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Some positions require a medical / physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation prior to appointment.

A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment. As a condition of continued employment, employees in a safety-sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing, as required by Department Policy.

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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

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

Benefits :

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees :

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year of 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 such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.

Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).