CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT - TUCSON

Internal Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Robust retirement program

Commuter and transit benefits

Comprehensive insurance options

Job summary

State of Arizona—Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry seeks a Correctional Lieutenant in Tucson. The role oversees security staffing, assigns duties, and ensures safety for staff and inmates within a modern correctional environment.

The Lieutenant position requires experience in corrections leadership, proficiency in supervision, and the ability to enforce procedures. The work involves shift leadership, audits, and collaboration with multiple units to maintain order and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security, custody and disciplinary practices in a correctional setting.
• Ability to supervise and lead staff; crisis intervention skills.
• Understanding of applicable laws, policies and procedures governing inmate controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct security operations and supervise multiple shifts of correctional staff.
• Develop schedules and post orders to maintain security and order.
• Coordinate with internal units to ensure inmate safety and facility compliance.

Skills

Security leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis intervention

Policy interpretation

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 Lieutenant

Job Location:

10000 S. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
Job ID: 544835

Posting Details:

OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
Salary: $71,295.00
Grade: 20
Opening Date: 11/6/2026
Apply by Date: 11/17/2026

Job Summary:

Works under general supervision from a higher authority. Has the authority to assign/reassign staff to maintain security and control; serve in absence of Chief of Security as appropriate; effect actions to maintain safety and health of staff and inmates; evaluate staff and prepare reports of recommendations.
Must have passed probation as a Correctional Sergeant 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).

Job Duties:

• Serves as officer-in-charge of multiple shifts of Correctional Sergeants and Correctional Officer II’s performing security of inmates; schedules and assigns/reassigns staff to maintain prescribed security, order and discipline and provision of special/support services; inspects areas for safety of staff and inmates.
• Work product consists of trained and functioning units of staff; security, order and discipline maintained for the institution; required reports prepared and submitted; work unit procedures in place and adhered to; administrative tasks completed.
• Responsible for assisting in developing timely and effective work schedules, procedures and post orders; the prescribed security, custody and control of the internal/external perimeters of an institution and evaluating and reporting of the security and communication networks.
• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties. Performs duties and exercises delegated responsibility and authority as the first line officer managing and supervising multiple units (shifts) of correctional sergeants and correctional Officer IIs in maintaining security, custody, and discipline of inmates at an adult institution.
• Devises a work schedule for self and staff on a periodic basis.
• Conduct inspections of security, safety, and sanitation conditions; detect problems; notifies proper response team; writes reports.
• Develops duty (shift) rosters for staff; posts and assures compliance; assigns/reassigns staff as required to maintain security and custody.
• Interacts with staff and inmate populations, providing paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention; refers cases to appropriate care and treatment team; writes reports from review by officials; assists as appropriate.
• Writes, or assists in writing, recommending security, custody, and disciplinary procedures and practices.
• Serves as a member of inmates’ discipline and classification committees; reviews reports of discipline activity; makes recommendations; coordinates with unit’s Inmates’ Classification Specialist and assures that inmates are provided due process and timely movements as indicated; briefs security staff and assures compliance with instructions.
• Provides or oversees appropriate training for security staff; directs and motivates staff to seek and attend in-service training to improve or enhance work.
• Reviews and monitors security practices and procedures to ensure prescribed inmate accountability; recommends and assures changes, as appropriate.
• Reviews and monitors security practices and procedures to ensure prescribed inmate accountability; recommends and assures changes, as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings of units; as chairperson, directs discussions; listens, resolves problems; leads and participates in decision-making.
• Confers with superior, discusses problems, including employee and inmate relationships; assists in problem solving and decision-making.
• Performs related work as required.
• 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: Security, custody and disciplinary practices and procedures in a correctional institution; Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing controls of inmates; methods, techniques and practices of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention for inmates; principles and practices of supervision and work leadership; The use of self-defense and use of weapons and related defense and control equipment; practices and techniques of observing, detecting and defusing adverse actions by inmate populations.
SKILLS IN/ABILITY TO: Applying and interpreting security, custody and discipline measures for an institution; applying methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention for inmates and staff; applying methods and techniques of supervising; using and training in self-defense and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment; observing, detecting and defusing adverse actions by inmates; basic first aid measures, and use of devices for self and staff 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.

Selective Preference(s):

Not Applicable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 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
• 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

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. 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).

Contact Us:

Contact the Employment Unit at [e-mail] for assistance with the application process.