*******Attention Sergeants*******
Are you a passionate leader who cares about your staff, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation
& Reentry, and the State of Arizona? Do you feel like you can do more for our agency and make a BIG lasting
impact on the state of Arizona and its citizens? If you are motivated, squared away, can rock that class A
uniform and are interested in recruiting for our future Correctional Officers, then don’t let this opportunity pass
you by.
What we can offer you:
A team work environment whose sole purpose is the betterment of this agency.
Monday through Friday RDO’s, some weekends, and holidays will be required to attend recruitment
opportunities.
Job satisfaction!
What we would like to see from you:
Squared away class A uniform.
Well-spoken and articulate when communicating with potential Correctional Officers.
Can-do attitude.
No pending discipline and no formal discipline within the last 12 months.
RUSH CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT 25-887CP
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL THAT YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
SUBMITTED YOUR RESUME FOR RUSH CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT, JOB ID 512448, YOU HAVE
NOT APPLIED FOR THIS POSTING. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT YOUR PERSONNEL LIAISON.
KEEP A COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS.
This announcement is for current Correctional Sergeants with the Arizona Department of Corrections,
Rehabilitation & Reentry only.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Conducts recruitment activities statewide, e.g., attends and participates in job fairs, recruitment seminars and
community visits; makes oral presentations; coordinates with various resource centers; addresses community
organizations; communicates orally and in writing to applicants concerning their status in the hiring process,
assists applicants to complete the hiring process and documents issues in the applicant tracking system;
conducts Evaluation Centers, e.g., prepares testing materials, gives oral instructions, administers written tests,
scores written tests; administers written psychological tests; makes job offers for new hires and rehires.
WORK CONDITIONS: Works various hours/shifts which may include weekends. This position requires in-
state travel on a regular basis which could include overnight stays. This position conducts a large number of
phone calls daily throughout the week, incoming calls, outgoing calls, and cold calls.
Knowledge
Recruitment and interview techniques, ADC policies and procedures, ADOA Personnel Rules, personal
computer and software, duties of Correctional Officer. Knowledge of; methods and practices of safety,
security, custody and discipline of a correctional unit; Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations,
policies and procedures governing the custody and control of inmate populations; Federal, State and agency
laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the management of employees; methods and
techniques of management and supervision; methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling as applied
within the rehabilitative programs of the unit; methods and techniques of training staff in the security practices
and procedures; rules and policies governing classification, discipline and due process of the inmate
populations; methods and techniques of performing the administrative work appropriate to the assignment;
techniques and practice of security procedures, order and discipline as applied to inmates; portable and
stationary two-way radio systems used to communicate inside/outside an institution or the network with other
institutions; use of self-defense, weapons and related defense and control equipment; policies and procedures of
a corrections work setting, Federal and State policies and procedures regarding emergency response.
Skills
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills; relate, identify and interact with applicants of
diverse backgrounds. Verbal and written communication skills. Skill in the use of computers and
telecommunications. Proficient in the use of weapons and other defense and control equipment. Skills in
managerial, organizational, communicative, motivational, analytical, and problem-solving. Skill in conducting
research and extracting, compiling, analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting information;
interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with administrators, managers, employees, and representatives
within the agency and other state agencies; skills in prioritizing, typing, mentoring, and decision-making.
Ability
Represent ADC in a professional manner, conduct evaluations, and make oral presentations to groups.
Establish and maintain the prescribed security, custody, order, and discipline programs of the unit; apply and
interpret the Federal and State laws, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing custody and
control of inmates; apply methods and techniques of management and supervision; apply and train in the
methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention of inmates; apply and interpret
the communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal
relationships within a correctional setting; maintain a calm and professional temperament during emergency
situations; perform administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.
Prior customer service and recruitment experience.
Complete employee engagement prior to the interview for 1-4 hours. Contact Lt. Marion at 602-255-2419 to
set up a time and date to come to the office.
EVALUATION AND TESTING PROCESS:
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.
ALL CANDIDATE NAMES MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP FUTURE HIRING LISTS FOR SIMILAR
POSITIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS FROM THE END OF
THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
D.O. 504 specifies that a register shall be active for the period of time specified in the announcement or until it
no longer satisfies recruitment needs, whichever occurs first. Registers may be extended when necessary.
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
- 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
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an
alternative format by contacting 602-255-2430.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State
Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.