PRISON OPERATIONS DIVISION 
STATEWIDE
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $79,380.00-$81,900.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Correctional Major. Under the direction of the Complex Warden and the Deputy Warden of Operations, the Major will serve as the Chief of Security for the prison complex. This position is a member of the administrative team and is responsible for the integrity of the security of the complex.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative and security experience in managing inmate populations and emergency situations, monitoring and directing daily unit operations, exhibit excellent communications skills with both staff and incarcerated individuals, and be responsible for ensuring the complex applies modern correctional practices.

-Provides oversight and indirect supervision of Unit Captains to ensure compliance with policy and expected operational security best practices.
-Provides oversight to ensure the efficient use of resources and the management of complex staffing
-Provides direct supervision to the Complex Operations Captains and subordinate supervisors
-Conducts tours, inspections, and audits the complex and units to assess security procedures and inmate populations
-Supervises areas of responsibility to ensure code compliance, policy compliance, training compliance, and all safety requirements are maintained
-Oversees operational integrity of all security equipment, including weapons, munitions, restraints, metal detectors, chemical agents, perimeter surveillance, and communications equipment
-Reviews reports and conducts security reviews of each position
-Evaluates staff for knowledge of their individual positions and responsibilities
-Communicates informally and formally in written or verbal formats to subordinates and superiors on a wide variety of correctional related topics
-Communicates with the incarcerated population
-Reviews, reads, and researches problems, trends, and areas of concern
-Researches, gathers, analyzes, and compiles reports
-Completes special projects
-Attends training and/or meetings as required
-Provides training on security related matters
-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
-Coordinates internally across the Department and externally with partner agencies to ensure Complex Emergency Preparedness standards are consistently met, maintained, and effectively regulated

Knowledge of:

-State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives, and personnel rules
-Physical layout of the institution, the organizational structure, security systems, and institutional managerial practices
-Inmate management methods
-Incident Command System (ICS) requirements and practices
-Reporting practices

Skill in:

-Written and verbal communications
-Administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques
-Planning and projection of staff and inmate needs
-Time management
-Researching, analyzing, and problem-solving

Ability to:

-Adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
-Create comprehensive yet concise reports
-Interact with staff, inmates, the public, and other law enforcement and community agencies
-Establish and maintain working relationships
-Assume leadership in crisis situations

-Completion of Correctional Officer Training Academy and associated supervisory training for positions of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
-At least one year of experience as a Correctional Captain
-Completion of National Emergency Response requirement
-A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Sociology/Social Science, or be actively enrolled in a degree program.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, polygraph exam, and psychological evaluation.

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, 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).

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).

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 Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

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

As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

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.