YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections seeks Youth Corrections Officer 1 to mentor and supervise incarcerated youth at Adobe Mountain School in Phoenix, AZ. Training is provided, with paid eight-week academy and ongoing professional development.

The position offers entry-level responsibilities in a state agency focused on rehabilitating Arizona's youth, with a four-step pay plan beginning at $23.40/hour and advancing with experience.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No felony convictions.
• Must possess and retain a valid Driver License (AZ).

Responsibilities

• Mentor, supervise, and direct incarcerated youth.
• Model positive behaviors for youth.
• Teach life skills to youths.
• Assist teachers with classroom management.
• Transport youth to daily activities.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for youth.

Skills

Mentoring

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Safekeeping/security awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver License

Job description

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $48,672.00

Grade: 15

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

We are seeking applicants who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth, and who are ready for a rewarding career, not just another job. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to obtain hands‑on experience and work with like‑minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth. Are you ready to be the difference?

The Youth Corrections Officer position participates in a 4‑Step pay plan that conforms to the following:

Step 1: $23.4000 hourly, $48,672.00 annually

Thereafter you will advance through the remaining pay steps on an annual basis:

Step 2: $24.6001 hourly, $51,168.12 annually

Step 3: $25.2001 hourly, $52,416.28 annually

Step 4: $25.6802 hourly, $53,414.82 annually

Job Duties:

The job functions of a Youth Corrections Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Mentoring, supervising, and directing incarcerated youth
• Role modeling positive behaviors
• Teaching life skills
• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Transporting youth to daily activities
• Providing crisis intervention
• Providing youth a safe and secure environment

Additional job duties include:

• Monitoring assigned unit for safety hazards or security violations
• Performing searches for weapons and contraband
• Conducting visitation inspections
• Updating various logs and records, and sharing reports

Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid eight (8) week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy*.

The YCO Training Academy is scheduled every eight weeks, and is held Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Adobe Mountain School

YCO Training Academy topics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Juvenile Corrections Procedures
• Officer Skills
• Crisis Intervention
• Adolescent Treatment Issues
• Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections*

Additionally upon completion of the YCO Training Academy, you will also receive two weeks of paid on‑job training.

Earn College Credit!

ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees such as:

• Security
• Counseling & Programming
• Community Corrections
• Investigations
• Legal Services

Continue Your Education! ADJC is committed to employees continuing their education, and offers up to $1,500 in tuition assistance, per fiscal year (subject to funds availability)

As a YCO Training Academy Graduate, you will already have 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College, to start from

By continuing your education at Rio Salado College you could complete the Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program in no time at all.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Human behavior to include growth, development, needs and problems of youth
• Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force
• Language as it pertains to youth care, custody treatment and rehabilitation
• Standard housekeeping practices

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions
• Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and activities established for the agency
• Learn and apply methods, techniques and correct practices of security procedures as they pertain to the state’s youth secure care facilities
• Maintain an understanding attitude toward juveniles in custody
• Participate in rehabilitation and/or treatment activities
• Provide assistance, guidance and direction to juveniles
• Provide positive prosocial role modeling
• Apply appropriate restraint techniques
• Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention and first aid/basic life support
• Maintain a structures and secures environment

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Military Veterans/Law Enforcement background.
• Experience in working with youth or juveniles preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In order to qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions
• Must possess and retain, a current/valid Driver License (A current/valid Arizona Drivers License will be required at the time a official start date is established.)

*Selection Process Includes:

• Video Impact Test
• Panel Interview
• Behavioral Assessment
• Comprehensive Background Investigation
• Drug screen
• Pre-placement Physical Exam
• Predictive Index Survey (Survey not used as a selection factor)

Requires successful completion of a paid eight (8) week ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Youth Corrections Officer positions participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan:

• Employer matched contributions
• Contributions are made on a pre‑tax basis
• Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
• Employees are fully vested only after 3 years of service

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request 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.