Address:

Prison Operations
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary:  $72,099.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 5/20/2025

Are you an expert in private prisons or contract beds administrative management? Do you have significant experience working with ACJIS? Be part of our growing team of Prison Operations professionals. Apply today!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced administrative manager to fill our Contract Beds Manager position. This position is responsible for managing the Contract Beds and Criminal Justice Information Systems (ACJIS) operations. Reviews policies, procedures, and contracts for recommendation and implementation. Conducts audits to ensure compliance. Acts as a Liaison for Interstate Compacts in obtaining approval for sworn officers to fly armed when transporting offenders. Provides budget management for Contract Beds. And functions as a liaison between private facilities and ADCRR for matters such as human resources, internal affairs, and criminal, administrative, and background investigations.

- Oversee the daily operations of Contract Beds and Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS)
- Supervises the agency’s ACJIS personnel and monitoring teams
- Develops and implements policies and procedures
- Reviews policies and contracts, interprets renewals and enhancements to inmate programming, and job creation and standardization of operational practices for consistency within ADCRR
- Communicates, plans, and organizes all stakeholder meetings, tours, and any necessary communications
- Functions as a liaison between private facilities, ADCRR divisions, and other organizations
- Assists in the Rudisill/Integrative Housing Program monitoring team
- Performs complex administrative assignments
- Reviews policies, procedures, administrative rules, and relevant statutes to ensure appropriate application when composing reports and responses
- Oversees and manages the budgetary aspects of Contract Beds to ensure accurate billing
- Implements and maintains various tracking systems to allow for adequate reporting of various reports such as correctional action plans, mortality, self-harm, deaths, and financial reports
- Conducts site audits/reviews and implements corrective action plans to ensure compliance, such as FBI/DPS agency audits of information on ACJIS, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS), and Offender Watch system
- Provides ACJIS training and account maintenance
- Acts as a committee member for all contract RFPs
- Assists in the implementation of the technical manual and the audit system
- Conducts agency monthly warrant validations
- Initiates, obtains approval, and tracks the transportation of Interstate Compacts
- Drives on State business that may include overnight stays
- Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations appropriate to the assignment
- Department policies regarding the access and use of the JWI interface, ACJIS network, and the privacy and security of information contained therein
- The ACJIS and JWI network, including how to enter, modify, cancel, and clear records entered
- Auditing and inspecting procedures
- Training, testing, and certification procedures

Skill in:
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Coordinating activities and establishing priorities
- Motivational techniques

Ability to:
- Be self-motivated and work independently without direct supervision
- Resolve issues and problem-solve
- Be resourceful in obtaining information through networking and other various avenues as necessary
- Effectively communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Project a professional demeanor to others in stressful situations

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role with increased responsibility

Experience in a correctional, contracted, or law enforcement setting with general knowledge of the workings of these fields

Experience as an ACJIS System Security Officer or ACJIS certified

Working knowledge of the Arizona Procurement Portal

This position is required to obtain an "ACJIS Network Terminal Operator Certificate" within the first 6 months of hire

Employment is contingent on 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 driver 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).

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.

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

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

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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.