Correctional Officer 1

About the Agency

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Our Mission

Our mission is 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: fostering a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team development, implementing optimal population management and progression strategies, delivering high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities, and modernizing and sustaining our practices and resources.

About the Role

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Tucson Complex. As a Correctional Officer, you will join a team dedicated to the security and supervision of the inmate population. Your day will involve ensuring the safety of the facility's perimeter, providing guidance to inmates, conducting thorough searches, and effectively de-escalating situations. You will be responsible for initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly, fulfilling assigned post duties, and responding to emergency situations as required.

Training and Development

Applicants who successfully complete our selection process will have the opportunity to attend and complete the thirteen-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.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.