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Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Lewis
26700 S. Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $41,207.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

JOIN OUR TEAM!!! We are looking for dedicated service oriented people to join our team!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking qualified individuals to supervise inmate work crew activities in the community and at ACI sites. This position Is responsible for supervising inmate work while in production in the assigned manufacturing center and will coordinate communication between the designated Regional Operations Manager and the inmate workforce regarding shop production needs.

For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries visit: https://aci.az.gov/

- Supervises inmate work crew activities
- Coordinates communications between the designated Regional Operations Manager and inmate workforce
- Performs pat, strip, vehicle, and worksite searches
- Reviews work products
- Maintains a clean, safe and secure work environment
- Administers work evaluations
- Performs formal/informal counts
- Exercises disciplinary measures when required
- Maintains control of keys, tools, equipment, restricted products, and confidential information
- Transports inmates to/from work locations
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Federal, state, and agency laws, rules, and regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the assignment
- Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision
- Problem-solving techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Inventory control
- Search techniques

Skill in:
- Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Written and verbal communication
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Applying problem solving, conflict resolution, inventory control and searches techniques
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Leadership and supervision

Ability to:
- Apply Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the duties, 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, review work products
- Evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness, conduct various types of searches
- Work independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions
- Adhere to and enforce department policies and procedures
- Provide clear and concise instructions to inmate workers
- Safely transport inmates between the facility and work location
- Be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days in the event there is a rotation and or operational need that requires transporting inmates

- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
- Two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or criminal justice field
- Candidates that 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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued Driver and Commercial Driver’s License appropriate to the assignment with passenger endorsement within 90 days.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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.