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Correctional Officer Positions

Correctional Officer positions are available at various facilities in Arizona, including Eyman (Florence, AZ), Globe, Tucson, Perryville (Goodyear, AZ), Lewis (Buckeye, AZ), Winslow, Apache (St. Johns, AZ), Safford, and Fort Grant (Winslow, AZ). Applicants will have the opportunity to select their preferred location during the application process.

Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. We are embarking on a vision of reimagining corrections, guided by four overarching and mission-centered goals : foster a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team development, implement optimal population management and progression strategies, deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities, and modernize and sustain our practices and resources.

Applicants who successfully complete our selection process will have the opportunity to attend and complete the thirteen (13)-week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona. Graduates of COTA will receive a Certificate of Completion in Correctional Technology, equivalent to 21 college credit hours. Following COTA, you will begin serving a required 12-month probationary period, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facilitys perimeter, providing supervision and guidance to inmates, conducting thorough pat-downs and strip-searches to maintain safety, effectively de-escalating situations, initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly, fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently, and responding promptly to emergency situations as required.

As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to effectively carry out your responsibilities. Communication and interpersonal skills are critical, as well as physical fitness and stamina. The role may involve standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the following criteria : be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (GED), hold a valid drivers license, have no felony convictions, and provide proof of legal U.S. residency. Employment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a background investigation. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a tuberculosis (TB) test during their new employee orientation and every year thereafter.