WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 544077

Arizona Department of Corrections; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections is seeking a Workforce Program Specialist to supervise inmate work crews at the Arizona Correctional Industries sites and ensure safe, orderly operations.

The role involves coordinating with operations managers, reviewing performance, and facilitating training and credential attainment for participants. CDL with passenger endorsement may be preferred for transport duties; background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field.
• Ability to lift/carry approximately 20 lbs and push/pull 20 lbs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of inmate management and supervision and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sites.
• Maintains safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searches.
• Conducts continuous observations and accountability headcounts.
• Oversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers.
• Coordinates with Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs.
• Reviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Leadership and supervision

Time management

Job description

**WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

544077 Job Location: Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) 2105 North Citrus Road Goodyear, Arizona 85395

Salary: $47,617.00 Open Until Filled

Job Summary: Make your law enforcement, correctional, military, or security experience work for you. Are you seeking a new and rewarding career opportunity?

Job Duties

• Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sites
• Maintains the safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searches
• Conducts continuous observations and accountability headcounts
• Oversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers
• Coordinates with the designated Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs
• Reviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessary
• Maintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites and supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicable
• Ensures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issues
• Assists participants in gaining industry-recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programs
• Monitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligations
• Partners with ACIs Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post-release employment
• Drives / operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:
• Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignment
• Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques
• Inventory controls
• Search techniques
• Skill in:
• Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Written and verbal communication
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making
• Inventory control and search techniques
• Attention to detail
• Prioritization and time management
• Leadership and supervision
• Ability to:
• Lift/Cary approximately 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull approximately 20 lbs.
• Walk/Run approximately .25 miles
• Establish and maintain security, order, and discipline measures
• Work with and supervise inmates
• Maintain security and control of tools, equipment, and confidential information
• Diplomatically and tactfully respond to issues
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with employees and inmates
• Administer work evaluations and work production reviews
• Evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Conduct various types of searches
• Work independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions
• Adhere to and enforce ADCRRs policies and procedures
• Provide clear and concise instructions to inmate workers
• Safely transport inmates between the facility and work location
• Select ve Preference(s): - Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
• Two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field. Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the position
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.
• Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days in the event there is a rotation and/or operational need that requires transporting inmates
• Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the position
• If this position requires driving or the use of 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 dri