STATEWIDE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IV ANNOUNCEMENT 24-688CP OPEN TO CURRENT

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY

CANDIDATES WHO ARE LISTED ON A CURRENT CORRECTIONAL COIV REGISTER MUST RE-APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AS IT WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IV REGISTER WHEN IT BECOMES EFFECTIVE.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Required documents should be emailed to the Central Promotional Register (CPR) at cpr@azadc.gov.

Written Exam to be taken online between: Monday, April 7, 2025 to Tuesday, April 21, 2025

Oral Board start date: Monday, May 5, 2025

Email Promotional Point Documentation: Friday, May 9, 2025.

Email Approved Voluntary Demotion Memo: Friday, May 9, 2025.

Note: Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with CPR to be considered for a job offer.

Email copies of physical fitness certificate and/or transcripts (see section 3): Friday, May 9, 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Apply by Monday, March 24, 2025. Must have two years as a Correctional Officer III by this date.

Written Exam Monday, April 7, 2025 to Tuesday, April 21, 2025.

Oral Boards Start Monday, May 5, 2025


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

Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer III with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUSPENSION – Shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity during the one year period from the date the incident that caused the suspension occurred or the incident was reported by the employee, whichever occurred last.

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. CPR applicants requesting voluntary demotions shall have an approved voluntary demotion request on file with the CPR to be considered for a job offer. No job offers shall be made without an approved voluntary demotion request. The job offer shall 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.

Note: You MUST maintain the above additional requirements to remain in the recruitment process OR on the register developed from this recruitment.

SECTION 2: EVALUATION AND TESTING PROCESS -

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Study references/resources are posted on the ADC Internet and Intranet websites. All relevant information is subject to verification. Please note the following:

Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume and must include adequate work history identifying experience, duties, qualifications, selective requirements, and/or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to receive applicable credit.

Applicants who meet the KSAs and selective preferences will be invited to the next step of the process. Applicants who achieve or exceed a passing score on the oral board interview will have their names placed on the Central Promotional Register after other promotional points are included, if any.

Rank on the register will be calculated by adding passing scores from the written exam, oral board interview, and other promotional points.

NOTE: Notification of eligibility to test will be e-mailed directly.

SECTION 3: OTHER PROMOTIONAL POINTS -

YEARS OF SERVICE IN QUALIFYING CLASS ABOVE THE 2YR MINIMUM: 1yr=10pts; 2yrs=20pts; 3yrs=30pts. Years of service will be based on clear dates of employment you provided on your resume and/or online application.

PASS PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (VOLUNTARY): Maintain 50%=40pts. You must supply a copy of your voluntary physical fitness certificate.

DEGREES: AA=20pts; BA=30pts; MA=40pts. You must supply a copy of your transcript(s) for college degrees.

SECTION 4: REGISTER/JOB OFFERS -

The register developed from this recruitment will expire when a new external statewide register is developed. 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.

When job offers are extended, they are made to candidates in rank order and in consideration of the geographic preference.

To change geographic preference, please submit a revised form through your Personnel Liaison.

A candidate who declines any two promotional/job offers in the location(s) for which they have indicated their geographical preference(s), shall be placed at the end of the register.

If a candidate declines a third promotional/job offer their name will be permanently removed from the register.

Employees who are offered a position and have been out of security positions for more than two years will be required to attend COTA training.

NOTE: If you are currently working outside of the correctional series you will have to undergo the correctional officer hire procedures. The procedures may include medical/physical, psychological evaluation, updated background investigation, and the completion of the Correctional Officer Training Academy.

SECTION 5: EDUCATIONAL STIPEND -

Positions in this classification are eligible for an educational stipend: Associate’s Degree 2.5%; Bachelor's Degree: 5%; Master's Degree or above: 7.5%. If you have completed one of these degrees, submit the Education Supplement-Security form Education Supplement and documentation of your degree as noted on the form with your application. If eligible and appointed, the stipend amount will be effective on the date of your appointment. Education requests submitted after the date of appointment are effective at the beginning of the pay period they are received in personnel. This stipend is subject to available funding and may be canceled at any time.      

SECTION 6: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Works under the general direction of a Correctional Administrator. Authority to review and approve/disapprove completed work by staff; assign/reassign staff to meet needs of workloads and programs; evaluate performances of staff and prepare appropriate reports as required; interview and recommend hiring of staff. Supervises correctional program staff and daily activities of staff of other correctional programs such as: library, inmate records, classification, educational programs, chaplain services, recreation and work programs. Resolves inmate

issues, works with security and medical staff in treatment team concept, and refers inmates to various correctional programs. Staff trained and functioning in the prescribed manner; facilitation and rehabilitative programs producing desired results; work assignments completed; administrative tasks completed.

Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties. Assigns, reviews and evaluates completed work by staff; conducts periodic on-site visits of staff carrying out assigned duties; plans and implements methods to improve work; counsels and trains staff; devises a work schedule for self and staff on a periodic basis. Responds to and resolves questions and problems received from staff regarding work system and other related activities. Reviews recommendations from staff regarding inmates' requests for visits, special personal items, relations, approves/disapproves or recommends approval/disapproval. Reviews, evaluates, recommends changes and implements approvals of care and treatment policies and procedures; instructs staff in new methods and conducts follow-ups to assure proper administration. Serves on classification committees; reviews reports prepared on inmates; analyzes and makes recommendations for changes in classification levels or movements within assigned prison units.

Conducts periodic inspections of work areas, assuring that staff and inmates are provided safe, clean and secure areas; prepares reports and coordinates with appropriate institutional representatives when conditions are other than dictated by agency policy. Responds to questions and recommendations by personal visits from families, relatives, officials of agency and other correctional program representatives. Receives institutions recommendations for classifications and placement of inmates, as required; review and analyzes and approves or disapproves, and notifies institutions of decision; interacts to resolve conflicts. Maintains proficiency with security and other related defense and control equipment. Researches, identifies and advises on changes or new procedures and policies for the classification system. Assists in training and guiding staff and others in the changes or new procedures and policies. Prepares responses for use by the State's Attorney General's office, regarding records, care and treatment of inmates, as required; manages the most complex cases; may testify in court.

Serves as "Duty Officer of the Day" on a rotating schedule, as required. Serves in the absence of a Correctional Administrator, as required. Attends staff meetings as chairperson; provides input; listens and resolves conflicts of opinions and information; guides discussions; makes final decisions or refers unresolved problems to a Correctional Administrator. Attends supervisory and management level staff meetings; provides and receives information helpful to the work system; participates in problem solving and decision-making. Confers with superior regarding work unit, staff related problems; provides and receives information. Performs related work as required.

WORK CONDITIONS: Shift work; light lifting required. May be exposed to hazards associated with security and guidance of inmates; may be required to be on stand-by.  

KNOWLEDGE OF: Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the security, guidance and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Knowledge of methods and techniques of leadership

and work management. Knowledge of methods and techniques of case and time management and using automated systems to maintain records. Knowledge of methods and techniques of interviewing, evaluating and formulating decisions regarding inmates' programs. Knowledge of methods and practices of rehabilitative program objectives in a correctional setting. Methods and practices of due process hearings and appeals. Knowledge of practices and methods of security techniques and discipline systems and programs of an institution.

SKILL IN/ABILITY TO: Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing security, guidance and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Supervising and training staff in a correctional setting; leadership and work management techniques and methods; providing guidance and crisis intervention for complex cases on a group or individual basis. Interviewing, evaluating and formulating decisions regarding guidance and rehabilitative programs; establishing and maintaining prescribed case management files and using and training in the use of the automated records system. Verbal and written communications as prescribed for a correctional setting. Interpersonal relationships with other staff and inmates. Method and techniques of security and discipline programs of an institution. Assigning, reviewing and evaluating staff work in a timely and professional manner; conducting training of staff; the provision of timely guidance and rehabilitative program services; compiling, preparing and submitting appropriate operational budgets for unit's need; participating on treatment team; providing guidance on difficult/complex cases.

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

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