Address:

ARIZONA STATE PRISON COMPLEX (ASPC) - FT. GRANT

15500 South Ft. Grant Road

Willcox, AZ 85643

https://corrections.az.gov

*** OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY ***

Salary: $72,072.00

Grade: 20

Opening Date: 11/04/2026

Apply by Date: 11/14/2026

Works under the general direction of a Correctional Administrator. Authority to review and approve/disapprove completed work by staff; assign/reassign staff to meet needs of workloads and programs; evaluate performances of staff and prepare appropriate reports as required; interview and recommend hiring of staff.

Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer III in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry by the end of the close date on this announcement.

In order to be considered, you must upload your approved Promotions Certificate to the application and meet the eligibility requirements.

For specific requirements pertaining to Certification Requirements, Voluntary Demotion, Discipline, and Performance Evaluation, please refer to the Correctional Officer Promotions website:
http://adcnet/hr/correctional-series-promotional-process.asp

- Supervises correctional program staff and daily activities of staff of other correctional programs such as: library, inmate records, classification, educational programs, chaplain services, recreation and work programs.
- Resolves inmate issues, works with security and medical staff in treatment team concept, and refers inmates to various correctional programs.
- Staff trained and functioning in the prescribed manner; facilitation and rehabilitative programs producing desired results; work assignments completed; administrative tasks completed.
- Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties.
- Assigns, reviews and evaluates completed work by staff; conducts periodic on-site visits of staff carrying out assigned duties; plans and implements methods to improve work; counsels and trains staff; devises a work schedule for self and staff on a periodic basis.
- Responds to and resolves questions and problems received from staff regarding work system and other related activities.
- Reviews recommendations from staff regarding inmates' requests for visits, special personal items, relations, approves/disapproves or recommends approval/disapproval.
- Reviews, evaluates, recommends changes and implements approvals of care and treatment policies and procedures; instructs staff in new methods and conducts follow-ups to assure proper administration.
- Serves on classification committees; reviews reports prepared on inmates; analyzes and makes recommendations for changes in classification levels or movements within assigned prison units.
- Conducts periodic inspections of work areas, assuring that staff and inmates are provided safe, clean and secure areas; prepares reports and coordinates with appropriate institutional representatives when conditions are other than dictated by agency policy.
- Responds to questions and recommendations by personal visits from families, relatives, officials of agency and other correctional program representatives.
- Receives institutions recommendations for classifications and placement of inmates, as required; review and analyzes and approves or disapproves, and notifies institutions of decision; interacts to resolve conflicts.
- Maintains proficiency with security and other related defense and control equipment.
- Researches, identifies and advises on changes or new procedures and policies for the classification system.
- Assists in training and guiding staff and others in the changes or new procedures and policies.
- Prepares responses for use by the State's Attorney General's office, regarding records, care and treatment of inmates, as required; manages the most complex cases; may testify in court.
- Serves as "Duty Officer of the Day" on a rotating schedule, as required.
- Serves in the absence of a Correctional Administrator, as required.
- Attends staff meetings as chairperson; provides input; listens and resolves conflicts of opinions and information; guides discussions; makes final decisions or refers unresolved problems to a Correctional Administrator.
- Attends supervisory and management level staff meetings; provides and receives information helpful to the work system; participates in problem solving and decision-making.
- Confers with superior regarding work unit, staff related problems; provides and receives information.
- Performs related work as required.

WORK CONDITIONS:
Shift work; light lifting required. May be exposed to hazards associated with security and guidance of inmates; may be required to be on stand-by.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the security, guidance and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Knowledge of methods and techniques of leadership and work management. Knowledge of methods and techniques of case and time management and using automated systems to maintain records. Knowledge of methods and techniques of interviewing, evaluating and formulating decisions regarding inmates' programs. Knowledge of methods and practices of rehabilitative program objectives in a correctional setting. Methods and practices of due process hearings and appeals. Knowledge of practices and methods of security techniques and discipline systems and programs of an institution.

SKILL IN/ABILITY TO:
Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing security, guidance and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Supervising and training staff in a correctional setting; leadership and work management techniques and methods; providing guidance and crisis intervention for complex cases on a group or individual basis. Interviewing, evaluating and formulating decisions regarding guidance and rehabilitative programs; establishing and maintaining prescribed case management files and using and training in the use of the automated records system. Verbal and written communications as prescribed for a correctional setting. Interpersonal relationships with other staff and inmates. Method and techniques of security and discipline programs of an institution. Assigning, reviewing and evaluating staff work in a timely and professional manner; conducting training of staff; the provision of timely guidance and rehabilitative program services; compiling, preparing and submitting appropriate operational budgets for unit's need; participating on treatment team; providing guidance on difficult/complex cases.

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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.

Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examinations, pre-employment drug screening, and undergo a background investigation prior to appointment; A current Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

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).

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 Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)

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.