Correctional Officer - Phoenix Complex

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. 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.

Job Location:

ASPC/Phoenix Complex
2500

E. Van Buran St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Salary: $45,621 - $54,975

• Hiring Bonus: $5,000
• $2,500 upon completion of Correctional Officer Academy (COTA)
• $2,500 after 6 months of Full‑Time employment
• $1,427.92 salary increase for candidates with no experience upon graduation from COTA

Grade: CO1

Closing Date: 01/26/2026

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ) facility. Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

• 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
• Modernize and sustain our practices and resources

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.

As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to carry out your responsibilities effectively.

Communication and Interpersonal

Skills:

Correctional Officers must uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Adhering to the code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating impartiality in decision‑making are critical aspects of the role.

Physical Fitness and Stamina:
Working within a correctional facility requires physical fitness and stamina. The role may involve standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or a Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Hold a Valid Driver’s License
• Have No Felony Convictions
• Provide proof of legal U.S. Residency

Employment is contingent upon the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, employees 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. Employees who drive on state business must maintain acceptable driving records and compliance with state insurance requirements.

An employee operating a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

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

All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

• 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…