Driver's License, Emergency Response, Fitness, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Management Strategy, Organizational Culture, Public Safety, Team Building
Correctional Officer 1- Tucson Complex
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### Job Summary
We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Tucson (Tucson, AZ) facility. Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. We are embarking on a vision of reimagining corrections, guided by four overarching and mission-centered goals:
- Foster a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team development
- Implement optimal population management and progression strategies
- Deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities
- Modernize and sustain our practices and resources
### Job Duties
The primary responsibilities of a Correctional Officer include:
- Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facility's perimeter
- Providing supervision and guidance to inmates
- Conducting thorough pat and strip-searches to maintain safety
- Effectively de-escalating situations
- Initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly
- Fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently
- Responding promptly to emergency situations as required
### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities. These include:
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Upholding high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
- Physical Fitness and Stamina: Working within a correctional facility requires physical fitness and stamina
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Meeting the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)
- Hold a Valid Driver's License
- Have No Felony Convictions
- Provide proof of legal U.S. Residency
### Benefits
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees, including:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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
### Contact Us
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.