CORRECTIONAL CAPTAIN

AZ State Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick days

Parental Leave

Retirement plan

Transit subsidy

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Corrections Captain to lead security operations, supervise staff, and ensure orderly inmate management at ASPC Tucson. The role includes roster development, investigation oversight, and reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements include passing probation as a Correctional Lieutenant by the closing date, and meeting performance standards. Promotional processes and eligibility are described in the posting materials.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of security staff, with decision-making authority.
• Knowledge of security procedures, inmate safety, and compliance with policies.
• Ability to review reports, investigations, and prepare recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security for a unit.
• Manage security, custody and discipline of inmates through lieutenants.
• Develop rosters, posts, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Review reports and participate in budget, staffing, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Security management

Communication

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

CORRECTIONAL CAPTAIN

Job Location:

Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson 10000 South Wilmot Rd. Tucson, Arizona 85734

Posting Details:

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

Salary: $77,837.00

Grade: DC21

Opening Date: 09/30/2026

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Written Exam Date: 10/13/2026

Oral Board Date: Onsite 10/21/2026

Job Summary:

Works under general direction from a higher authority. Has the authority to develop duty (shift) rosters, posts and assure compliance; review incident reports, initiate investigations and recommend or initiate prescribed actions; evaluate staff and prepare reports; serve in absence of a Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator.

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

Additional Requirements:

• Letter of Recommendation required (signing authority: Deputy Warden, DWOP, Major or higher) Form 504-28
• Meet discipline eligibility guidelines (Department Order 504.2.3.2)
• Have a minimum of “Meets Expectations” on the most recent Performance Evaluation.
• Successful completion of the classification proficiency exam.
• Voluntary Demotion - Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall remain in the classification/position entered for the following minimum periods prior to being considered for another classification/position. (Department Order 17.2.2.5.1) Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with Talent Acquisition to be considered for a job offer. No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion. The job offer will be made to the next available candidate.
• Send Promotional Point Documentation to [e-mail] by Friday, 10/23/2026. (Refer to 504, for new promotional point calculations)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• All notifications from Promotions will be emailed to the email address you provided via application. Please ensure your preferred email address in on your resume
• Candidates who are listed on any current Correctional Captain Register must re-apply to this announcement to have an opportunity to be included in this Promotional Register.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will move to the next appropriate step.
• Applicants who achieve or exceed a passing score on the Oral Board interview will have their names placed on the Promotional Register, after other promotional points are included, if any.
• Rank on the register will be calculated by adding passing scores from the written exam, oral board interview and other promotional points.
• The register developed from this recruitment will expire within 60 days of the finalized date or until it no longer satisfies recruitment needs, whichever comes first. Registers may be extended when necessary.
• Offers are extended to candidates in ranking order.

Job Duties:

• Serves as Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security for a unit.
• Manages and supervises, through Correctional Lieutenants, the security, custody and discipline of inmate populations.
• Inspects all areas to assure proper security and safety for staff and inmates.
• Work product consists of all security staff trained and maintaining prescribed security, custody and control of inmate populations; all areas providing security, safety and sanitation for all staff and inmates of a unit; administrative tasks completed.
• Responsible for directing the security, custody and discipline practices and procedures of a unit; assuring all assigned staff are trained and functioning in the prescribed manner; all communication records, sanitation, safety and security of designated areas as prescribed by policies.
• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties.
• Performs the variety of duties as chief of security or assistant chief of security for a unit; manages and supervises through correctional lieutenants.
• Plans and implements prescribed security, custody, order and discipline practices and procedures; assures that the required communications, records, sanitation, safety and security are provided for staff and inmates.
• Develops duty (shift) rosters, posts and assures compliance; reviews assignments/reassignments to maintain the prescribed security and control.
• As Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security of a unit, gathers, compiles, analyzes, prepares and submits recommendations for operating budgets, staffing position, hiring or disciplinary actions or staff and other related administrative activities.
• Serves as member of classification, disciplinary and other staff committees; reviews reports and recommendations, analyzes and prepares final recommendations or decisions, as appropriate.
• Attends meetings of the inmates’ care and treatment teams; participates in reviews and analysis of reports; provides and receives information; participates in decision making; assures that security staff is briefed on proper security activities and that inmates are provided due process and movements, as decided.
• Develops and distributes security operating procedures and assures compliance by security staff; conducts inspections of duty areas to evaluate and effect changes, as required; prepares and submits required reports.
• Provides and encourages in-service training for all security staff to improve and enhance work activities.
• Serves as “Duty Officer of the Day” on a rotation schedule, as required.
• Serves in absence of Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator, as required.
• Interacts with staff and inmates; receives and provides information, including paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, as indicated; prepares reports with recommendations; initiates appropriate actions. Attends unit staff meetings as chairperson; listens and directs discussion; leads in problem solving and decision-making.
• Attends institutional and department level staff meetings; provides and receives information; participates in problem solving and decision-making.
• Confers with superior; discusses work related problems, including employee/inmate relationships; participates in problem solving and decision-making.
• Performs related work as required.

WORK CONDITIONS: Shift work and stand-by, as required; exposure to hazards associated with duties maintaining security, order and discipline of inmates in and outside of an institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: methods and practices of security, custody and discipline of a correctional unit; Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the custody and control of inmate populations; methods and techniques of management and supervision; methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling as applied within the rehabilitative programs of the unit; methods and techniques of training staff in the security practices and procedures; rules and policies governing classification, discipline and due process of the inmate populations; methods and techniques of performing the administrative work appropriate to the assignment.

Skill in/Ability to: establishing and maintaining the prescribed security, custody, order and discipline programs of a unit; applying and interpreting the Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing custody and control of inmates; applying the methods and techniques of management and supervision; applying and training in the methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention of inmates; applying and interpreting the rules and policies governing the classifications, disciplines and due processes of the inmate population; verbal and written communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting; maintaining a calm and even temperament during emergency situations; performing the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, and a background investigation prior to appointment. A current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment. As a condition of continued employment, employees in a safety sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing, as required by Department Policy. Selected candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Training Academy.

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 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).

Benefits:

• 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

Retirement:

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.

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 [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.