ARIZONA DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS

Address:  24601 N. 29th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $64,077.00

Grade: 19

Open Date: 12/23/2024

Apply By: 01/01/2025  

Employees must currently be a Correctional Sergeant with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 12 months experience as a Correctional Sergeant and have worked a minimum of 12 months at the current institution.

Requires possession of and the 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 R2-10-207.12.).

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 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.
• NON-VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS – Any employee who has been demoted to one level shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two years from the date of the demotion. If demoted to 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.

The Maricopa Reentry Center (MRC) is seeking an experienced Sergeant to assume the role of Shift Commander. Reporting directly to the Facility Administrator, this Sergeant manages the shift of COII’s; ensures sanitation and compliance with rules, ensure searches are completed as needed, leads staff in the proper communication style with offenders, works with offenders to help achieve the mission of the Center, and completes required reports, notifications, and tasks. This position requires staff that has the ability to adapt to change quickly and is flexible and balanced in their approach to offender management.

All 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 Promotional Register and referred to the Hiring Authority for further consideration.

An Oral Board may be convened as part of the evaluation process.

THIS PROMOTIONAL REGISTER MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP FUTURE HIRING LISTS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS.
D.O. 504 specifies that a Promotional Register shall be active for the period of time specified in the announcement or until it no longer satisfies recruitment needs, whichever occurs first. When necessary, Promotional Registers may be extended.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Community Supervision staff, release issues, and/or the criminal justice system. Certification as a Fire Arms Instructor, TASER Instructor, and Self Defense Instructor is a plus. 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.

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.

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 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 here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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

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.