Correctional Sergeant — Shift Leader, Security & Staff Training

State of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive health, dental, life & 2

CORP retirement

Commuter subsidy

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Corrections Sergeant in Tucson, AZ to supervise a shift of Correctional Officers II, assign staff, and maintain security, order, and discipline. The role requires experience in supervision and the ability to prepare and review reports.

The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and adherence to correctional policies, with a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan. Apply by 11/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and due process governing inmate security and discipline.
• Experience in supervision, work leadership, and training; ability to train staff.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and maintain administrative reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a designated shift of Correctional Officers II within an adult institution; assigns staff and coordinates inmate discipline.
• Inspects areas for safety and uses vehicles; conducts preliminary investigations of incidents as required.
• Maintains logs of inmates entering or leaving areas and writes summary reports after each shift.
• Resolves problems, assigns staff to ensure security and order; participates in problem-solving with supervisors.
• Performs administrative duties and chairs unit staff meetings when assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Security procedures

Written reports

Interpersonal communication

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Corrections Sergeant in Tucson, AZ to supervise a shift of Correctional Officers II, assign staff, and maintain security, order, and discipline. The role requires experience in supervision and the ability to prepare and review reports.

The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and adherence to correctional policies, with a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan. Apply by 11/17/2026.