What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer 1 position at State of Arizona?
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- Tucson/Douglas Commitment
Job Location:
Address: ASPC - Tucson
10000 S. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
$5,000 HIRING BONUS
(These incentives reflect our commitment to attract and retain highly qualified Correctional Officers
who contribute to the safety and security of our facilities.)
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) will be completed at Douglas.
- $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 Summary:
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.
Job Duties:
- 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
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-searched 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.
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 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. 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 driving training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
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: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
- 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 such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Corp Retirement Plan.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $45,621 - $54,975