Corrections Officer I

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona is seeking a Corrections Officer I to safeguard inmates and maintain security in a direct supervision jail. The role involves rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on monitoring behavior and enforcing rules to ensure safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and is open to applicants 18 years or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behaviors, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations.
• Inspects living conditions within housing units for sanitation compliance.
• Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for census and contraband detection.
• Operates life safety, surveillance equipment, and door control systems.
• Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification and records maintenance procedures.
• Reviews incident logs and major charge sheets to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary Department - Sheriff's Department Job Description REVISED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 4000 - Corrections Officer I Salary Grade: C1 Pay Range Starting: $26.97 Per Hour Please note, this is an open and continuous recruitment The Correction Officer I performs corrections work ensuring the welfare of adult inmates, court or direct remanded juvenile inmates, departmental and superior court staff, and maintaining security control and custody in a functional unit of a direct supervision jail.* This is distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff classification, which is certified to exercise law enforcement powers. *In a direct supervision jail, corrections staff controls behavior of the jail population through a proactive concept based on direct inmate supervision. In this setting, inmates are given the responsibility to influence their treatment and privileges through control of their own behavior. This direct supervision approach is unlike the more traditional reactive containment approach, which utilizes bars, security glass and other barriers. This division operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. All positions are required to engage in inmate contact, to work rotating shifts which include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work an assigned post that can be rotated/reassigned at management's discretion.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behaviors, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations;
• Inspects the living conditions within the housing units for compliance with sanitation objectives;
• Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census and detection of contraband;
• Controls, operates, and inspects life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems;
• Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification and records maintenance procedures.
• Reviews all incident numbers, logs those that are major rule violations, and prints out major charge sheet;
• Reviews all officer incident reports, evidence, and major charge sheets to ensuring violations are clearly identified, follows all protocols, and verifies that reports have been completed correctly;
• Conducts inmate hearings within a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of appointment, applicants must hold a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate, AND must be at least 18 years of age. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Additional Information

THIS IS A TESTED POSITION. Email notifications will be sent out to all candidates that submit a completed application. Candidates will receive an information packet detailing the steps of the hiring process. Please see important dates below: Physical Fitness Assessments (dates/times subject to change). Physical Fitness Assessments Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Start at 8:00am Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Start at 8:00am Monthly Oral Board Interviews The Sheriff's Department will schedule eligible candidates who complete and pass the physical fitness assessment for oral board interviews. Monthly Polygraphs, Background Investigations, Psychological Test, Etc. The Sheriff's Department will notify eligible candidates regarding dates, times, and locations. Corrections Officer Training Academy April 5, 2027 - Next Scheduled Academy Academies are scheduled based on staffing levels and hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions may require possession of a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements(s) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Current first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) must be acquired prior to completion of initial training and must also be maintained as a condition of employment. Certification to wear and maintain respirators and protective masks and related personal protective equipment and department approved and issued firearms and defensive weapons as required by the appointing authority. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure, certification or registration shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items

The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine, and personal protective training and equipment will be provided. All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to the need for access to law enforcement, corrections and courts facilities, property, communications and associated confidential information and documents, databases and evidentiary materials. Pre-/post-appointment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions due to the need for access as described above. All positions are required to engage in inmate contact, to work rotating shifts which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, and to work an assigned post that can be rotated/reassigned at management's discretion. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements

Constantly uses fine motor skills to operate firearms and other necessary equipment. Constantly required to speak and listen to communicate critical information. Constantly required to observe details at close range and at a distance. Constantly operates a motor vehicle safely. Frequently required to walk/run varying distances in pursuit of suspects, over rough terrain and/or uneven ground. Frequently required to work in areas presenting obstacles. Constantly required to carry and/or lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, such as firearms and protective equipment; frequently required to carry and/or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as recovered property; occasionally required to carry and/or lift objects weighing 100 pounds or more, such as suspects and/or victims being moved to safety. Frequently required to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as to move vehicles and other objects. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio, on a cell; Vision Activity - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Frequently exposed to severe weather conditions. Frequently exposed to loud noises from firearms training, sirens, and other similar situations. Frequently required to work in areas presenting obstacles. Frequently exposed to dangerous traffic conditions.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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