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

Salary: $41,207.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking qualified individuals to supervise the inmate workforce 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 communications between the designated Regional Operations Manager and the inmate workforce regarding shop production needs. Your next career move starts here. Apply today!

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

- Supervises inmate work crew activities at ACI work sites and supervises inmate workers while in production in the assigned manufacturing center and coordinates communications between the designated Regional Operation Managers and the inmate workforce regarding shop production needs, performs pat/strip searches: vehicle and work site searches, reviews work products
- Maintains a clean, safe, and secure environment
- Administers work evaluations and initiates and/or maintains required records, reports, and documentation
- Exercises appropriate disciplinary measures as required
- Maintains control of keys, tools, equipment, restricted products, and confidential information
- Transports inmates to and from various work locations as dictated by contractual obligations and/or assignments rotation
- Performs periodic formal and informal counts in accordance with policies and procedures
- Attends training sessions and meetings
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

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 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 search techniques
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Leadership
- Supervision

Ability to:
- Lift/Carry 20 lbs.
- Push/pull 20 lbs.
- Walk/run .25 miles
- Learn and adhere to Federal, state, agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and
procedures relevant to the assignment
- Establish and maintain security, order, and disciplinary 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 review work product
- Evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness, conduct various types of searches
- Work independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions
- Adhere to and enforce ADCRR policies and procedures
- Provide clear and concise instructions to inmate workers
- Safely transport inmates between the facility and work location
- Work in a prison environment

- 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 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.

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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).


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.

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.