Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Phoenix
2500 E. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Salary:  $54,000.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 4/15/26

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to fill the Executive Staff Assistant position. This position provides high-level staff support and technical assistance to the Warden and Executive Staff in the areas of personnel, management analysis, and daily operational functions. Also assists in the interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

-Researches and replies to a wide variety of issues including, making recommendations on staff discipline, projects, audits, employee grievances, investigations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, placement of Temporary Work Assignment (TWA) staff, litigation, compiling data, report writing, and preparing responses to staff, offenders and the public
-Researches and responds to correspondence requiring the signature of the Warden
-Writes and/or edits correspondence and reports, exercising signature authority as authorized
-Conducts research and prepares position papers and comprehensive reports
-Participates in executive-level meetings to identify problems and makes recommendations for problem resolution
-Participates in the development of long-range organizational planning
-Facilitates meetings
-Supervises administrative support staff
-Provides training and guidance
-Performs Human Resources (HR) tasks
-Drives on State business
-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-State and Federal rules and regulations, Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules, departmental policies and procedures
-Legislative mandates and court rulings that impact the department
-Personnel allocation
-Organization chain-of-command
-Development and implementation of operating processes and procedures
-Management and supervisory principles
-Program planning
-Computers and various software programs/applications
-Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS)
-Human Resources Information Solution (HRIS)

Skill in:
-Verbal and written communication
-Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Business English
-Problem-solving
-Research and data collection
-Organization
-System concepts and development
-Implementation and evaluation of Agency goals and objectives
-Maintaining positive working relationships at all levels including, internal and external contacts

Ability to:
-Adapt to changing priorities and management styles
-Maintain a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in the performance of duties
-Maintain confidentiality
-Understand and prioritize many comprehensive or in-depth work processes
-Assess or analyze situations and make sound decisions
-Effectively interpret, apply and communicate ADCRR rules, policies, and regulations
-Develop and standardize processes and forms
-Work in a prison environment

-Four (4) years of administrative experience reporting to an executive-level position or Administrator

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug testing.

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 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.