CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL - TUCSON

Internal Careers; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation and sick days with 10 paidhol

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per

Robust and affordable insurance plan

Exceptional retirement program

Deferred compensation options

Public transportation subsidy

Descripción de la vacante

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is seeking a Tucson Correctional Corporal to supervise lower level staff, maintain security, and enforce facility rules under the Corrections Sergeant’s direction. The role includes shift supervision, reviewing incidents, and ensuring inmate safety and custody.

Candidates must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II by the posting close date and upload their Promotions Certificate during application.

Formación

• Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry by the end of the close date on this announcement.
• Upload your approved Promotions Certificate to the application and meet the eligibility requirements for promotions, voluntary demotion, discipline, and performance evaluation.

Responsabilidades

• Review misconduct reports submitted by lower level personnel for completeness and accuracy before submitting to the Sergeant.
• Assist in supervising the work of Correctional Officer II staff in the safe custody, discipline and welfare of inmates on an assigned shift.
• Keep accurate head count of inmates in assigned security post.
• Ensure security staff maintains prescribed security, custody and control of inmate populations; inspect living/work areas for security, sanitation and safety; prepare reports and incident documentation; initiate investigations as needed.
• Attend required training on or off site as scheduled.
• Responsible for the safety of all inmates assigned to the area of responsibility; isolate inmates when protection is requested; respond to incidents requiring separation.

Descripción del empleo

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

We are committed to modernizing correctional practices by making strategic investments across the agency as we reimagine corrections, expand program opportunities for our population, and offer professional development and support to our officers and professional staff. 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.

TUCSON CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL

Job Location:

10000 S. Wilmot Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85734

Job ID: 544810

Posting Details:

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

Salary: $59,904.00

Grade: 17

Opening Date: 11/04/2026

Apply by Date: 11/14/2026

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Correctional Sergeant, the Correctional Corporal monitors inmates/offenders, maintains control and enforces the rules of a correctional facility. The Correctional Corporal will perform a full range of duties as a supervisor for lower level correctional staff by assisting the Correctional Sergeant in assigning / reassigning staff during a designated shift; train, evaluate and assess staff attendance.

Must have passed probation as a Correctional Officer II 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 obtaining the Promotions Certificate, Voluntary Demotion, Discipline, and Performance Evaluation, please refer to the Correctional Officer Promotions website: http://adcnet/hr/correctional-series-promotional-process.asp

Job Duties:

• Review misconduct reports submitted by lower level personnel for completeness and accuracy before submitting to the Sergeant. Assist in supervising the work of Correctional Officer II staff in the safe custody, discipline and welfare of inmates on an assigned shift.
• Keep accurate head count of inmates in assigned security post.
• Ensure security staff maintain the prescribed security, custody and control of inmate populations; inspect living / work areas to ensure proper security, sanitation and safety for staff and inmates; inspect vehicles and other equipment used by staff to maintain safety, accountability and compliance; as required; prepares / completes reports related to incidents or inappropriate activities; ensures compliance with statutory laws and agency policies and procedures; writes and reviews incident / significant incident reports and use of force reports; initiates administrative and inmate misconduct investigations and recommend / initiate prescribed actions as outlined per Departmental policies and procedures.
• Attend required training on or off site as scheduled.
• Responsible for the safety of all inmates assigned to the area of responsibility; isolates inmates when requests for protection are made, learns of an instance of sexual assault or attempted and / or any other incidents that require separation are made.
• In addition, this position is required to drive on state business and perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

WORK CONDITIONS: Shift work; 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: Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and due process governing the security, order and discipline of inmates; principles and practices of supervision, work leadership and training; methods, techniques and practices of maintaining the security, order and discipline of inmates; methods and techniques of self-defense, and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment; vernacular used by inmates; methods, techniques and practices of the paraprofessional counseling for inmates; portable and stationary, two-way radio networks used to communicate inside an institution or with other institutions; methods and techniques of performing administrative work appropriate to the assignment.

Skill in/Ability to: Applying and interpreting Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the security, order and discipline of inmates; training staff in the proper methods of security, use of force and paraprofessional counseling; interpreting the vernacular used by inmates; training in the proper use of weapons and related defense and control equipment; basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self-protection from serious health disorders; 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.

Selective Preference(s):

Not Applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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:

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

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.