Office of Inspector General

Vacancies currently exist State Wide at the following
Arizona State Prison Complexes (ASPC) and Community Reentry Centers *

Lewis(Buckeye, AZ) & Yuma

Tucson & Eyman(Florence, AZ) & Pima Reentry Center(Tucson, AZ)

Douglas & Safford

Phoenix & Winslow & Maricopa Reentry Center(Phoenix, AZ)

Perryville(Goodyear, AZ)

*This position will be responsible for multiple locations that includes traveling to each physical location.

https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $59,221.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 11/15/2024

Do you have progressively responsible correctional programming experience? Are you an experienced investigator in the correctional field? This is the perfect opportunity to join our PREA team. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, apply now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a correctional expert for our PREA Compliance Auditor position. This position is responsible for furthering the agency's efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. This position serves as a PREA Compliance Manager (PCM). Also ensures facility practices, procedures, and post orders are adhered to as outlined in the PREA standards and will conduct thorough investigations by gathering evidence, conducting relevant interviews, and documenting findings in comprehensive reports.

- Collaborates with the local Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and prison operations staff when responding to allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment
- Gathers and preserves evidence, conducts interviews with alleged victims, perpetrators and witnesses, collects and compiles data for reports
- Researches and analyzes material in preparation for a comprehensive report of findings which may be used to support decisions to take disciplinary action against employees, contractors, volunteers and inmates
- Responsible for the day-to-day implementation and response to the PREA standards at the assigned facility
- Assesses and monitors staffing levels, reviews facility monitoring technology, assists with the development and documentation of a staffing plan that considers sexual safety
- Assists with staff training and technical guidance
- Promotes a culture of prevention
- Establishes professional relationships with facility leadership and important stakeholders to create a "PREA team" concept at each institution
- Attends executive team meetings and sexual abuse incident reviews as required following incidents of sexual abuse
- Conducts unannounced rounds to continually assess facility compliance with the PREA standards
- Assists with PREA audit preparation
- Collects relevant policies and local statistical information required under the PREA audit process
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision
- Various computer software applications including Microsoft Office and Google
- Research methodologies
- Creation and manipulation of audit instruments
- Report generation
- Security and programs assessment strategies
- Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to PREA
- Correctional security practices

Skill in:
- Researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions
- Identifying problems, analyzing alternatives and making viable recommendations
- Interviewing, listening or documenting information to obtain input from diverse sources
- Editing and proofreading written materials for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures

Ability to:
- Exercise sound judgment in safeguarding/disseminating confidential or sensitive information
- Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Comprehend and follow complex written or oral directions/instructions
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Interpret complex information

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible correctional experience with a focus on security practices and/or inmate programs, investigative experience, and PREA Knowledge specific to the agency-coordinated response plan

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

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.