Address:

Office of the General Counsel
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary:  $46,800.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 11/02/2025

Are you an expert in policy review and development? Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in professional or administrative personnel management? Be part of our team of professionals delivering a perfect effort. Apply today!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a policy perfectionist to fill the Policy Analyst position. This position is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies, identifying areas of improvement, and suggesting necessary changes. Reviews policies for compliance with regulations, alignment with organizational goals, and efficiency. Also, reviews technical manuals and completes special projects for ADCRR’s Office of the General Counsel.

- Works with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to prepare, edit, develop, and proofread departmental-level drafts, technical manuals, and revisions of written instructions
- Meets with offices of primary responsibility and other agency staff in the final preparation and publication of written instructions
- Gathers and provides information by coordinating and participating in work groups or committees
- Attends various trainings as required
- Conducts research and responds to inquiries from the Office of General Counsel and other staff
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Systems of written instructions, including Department Orders (DO), Technical Manuals, and form management
- Principles and practices of research methodologies
- Case and State law
- Arizona administrative code
- Professional English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Policy writing styles and formatting

Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Technical writing, editing, and proofreading
- Analyzing
- Multitasking, coordinating, planning, and time management
- Customer service
- Computers and associated software, including Microsoft Office and Google

Ability to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivating and meet deadlines
- Facilitate work groups and meetings
- Develop, edit, and proofread policies
- Track and manage projects to completion
- Conduct research
- Operate standard office equipment
- Professionally interact and correspond with a wide range of diverse staff, including the public, and other governmental and agency staff

- Three (3) years of administrative or office experience working in a professional, administrative, or management personnel position
- Advanced working knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe Acrobat suites

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.