Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain - Complex)

Built for the Badge; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain - Complex) to lead the Correctional Services department in institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline. The role requires leadership, emergency decision-making, and strong facility oversight to ensure safety and security.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to manage complex operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with security and safety protocols in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention officer.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations with potential severe consequences.
• Experience in inspecting facilities, observing personnel and inmate conditions from a security perspective.
• Experience providing leadership and direction to correctional services in institutional security and discipline.

Skills

Police officer

Mental health counselor

Detention officer

Job description

# Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain - Complex)Department of JusticeTucson, Arizona, AZ$111k – $145kCloses in 6 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleEducation: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention officer. Experience which has demonstrated the ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations where the decisions could result in severe consequences such as loss of life or destruction of property. Experience in inspecting facilities, observing personnel and inmates the standpoint of security, morale and employee inmate relations, and overall program coordination. Experience in providing leadership and direction to the Correctional Services department in institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control. If applicRequirementsEducation: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention officer. Experience which has demonstrated the ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations where the decisions could result in severe consequences such as loss of life or destruction of property. Experience in inspecting facilities, observing personnel