CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Robust retirement CORP

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) in Phoenix seeks a Central Mail & Property Officer (Correctional Officer II) to manage inmate mail and personal property, ensuring secure handling, policy compliance, and accurate recordkeeping.

The role requires a current CO II with at least 6 months in mail/property at the current institution and completion of original probation, with competitive benefits and a path to advanced corrections duties.

Qualifications

• Must be a Correctional Officer II with at least 6 months of experience in mail and property at current institution.
• Probation requirement completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage secure handling of inmate mail and personal property.
• Inspect, process, and document all incoming and outgoing mail and property.
• Maintain records and support security protocols within the mail room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technology literacy

Customer service

Tools

Scanners

Office recordkeeping

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.

CENTRAL MAIL & PROPERTY OFFICER

(CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II)

Job Location:

Address:

801 East Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

United States

https://corrections.az.gov

Posting Details

Salary: $47,446.67 - $57,174.42

Grade: CO2

Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Job Summary

We are actively seeking outstanding professionals who are passionate about the Agency and serving the Mission.
The Central Mail & Property Officer (Correctional Officer II) is responsible for the secure and efficient handling of inmate mail and personal property before the distribution to the prison complexes. This position ensures compliance with policies and security protocols by inspecting, processing, and documenting all incoming and outgoing correspondence and property. The officer plays a key role in preventing the introduction of contraband, maintaining accurate records, and safeguarding inmate belongings. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to confidentiality standards, and coordination with correctional staff to support complex operations and safety.
* Employees must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution, and have completed original probation.

Job Duties

The ideal candidate will have an attention to detail, should be focused, independent, patient and willing to complete tasks timely and efficiently. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of technology.

• An extensive knowledge of policy, DO914
• Sorting, and distribution
• Separate legal mail from general correspondence
• Open, and inspect non-legal mail for prohibited items (e.g., drugs, weapons, coded messages)
• Reject mail that violates facility rules (e.g., explicit content, unauthorized items)
• Scanning mail
• Uploading documents
• Record keeping
• Mailroom maintenance as keeping the mailroom clean and organized
• Customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Department Order 914
• Inmate Mail
• Collection
• Sorting
• Preparation, and delivery of mail to inmates

Skill in:

• Operating scanners
• Monitoring basic office recordkeeping
• Participating in and overseeing the handling of medium-weight objects without injury or incident

Ability to:

• Prioritize workload of the inmate mail
• Give written and verbal instructions to co-workers
• Monitor basic office recordkeeping

Selective Preference(s)

Must currently be a Correctional Officer II with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry with a minimum of 6 months of experience working in mail and property at their current institution, and have completed original probation

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

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 using 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 or 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).

Performance evaluation – Must currently have a rating of meets expectations or better

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.