Job Description
Join Arizona's elite public safety team as a Correctional Officer on night shift at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Phoenix. Protect communities and rehabilitate offenders in a secure, structured environment. Enjoy competitive state benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the pride of serving your state. Night shift differential included.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility rules to ensure security and order
- Conduct regular headcounts and perimeter checks to prevent contraband and escapes
- Respond to emergencies, conflicts, and medical incidents with trained crisis intervention
- Document incidents, reports, and inmate behavior accurately in digital systems
- Screen visitors and packages according to department protocols
- Participate in training drills for emergency response and riot control
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Ability to pass background check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation
- Successful completion of AZDOC correctional officer academy training
- Basic First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
- Physical fitness to restrain inmates and navigate facility terrain