541163 Cota Correctional Sergeant

Employees must be current ADCCR with 6 months Sergeant experience completed promotional probation and have received at least a meets expectations overall rating on their most recent performance evaluation.
The ideal candidate will be certified as a Firearms Self-Defense CARE Physical Fitness training instructor and ADC instructor certification however these certifications are not required upon application.
Note: Candidates must have the ability to be certified as a Firearms Self-Defense CARE and Physical Fitness training instructor within the first six months of appointment and be able to maintain certification during COTA assignment.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Therefore please note the following:
Adequate work history identifying experience duties qualifications selective requirements and/or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to receive applicable credit.
Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume.
ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION.

This position is responsible for directly supervising two (2) Class Advisors/Correctional Officer IIs and 20-45
Correctional Officers that are attending a pre-service training at the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) or at a regional location. This position will instruct classes and facilitate skills training conduct inspections maintain training records supervise physical training administer all testing and recommend discipline for COIs. This position will also complete a performance evaluation on all assigned cadets. This position may occasionally be tasked with special project i.e. class curriculum and Power Point shows. Additional responsibilities may include instructor scheduling and managing the Cadet Waiver program. This position conducts pre-service training in qualifications re-qualifications familiarization and remedial training in the use of firearms for correctional series employees in positions that require the staff member to carry a firearm. Required to drive on state business. Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
This is a safety-sensitive position which is defined as any job designated by an employer as a safety-sensitive position or any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others per A.R.S. 23-493. This position is subject to the provisions of Department Order 522 Drug Free Workplace.

Knowledge of: Federal State and agency laws rules regulations policies procedures and due process governing the security order and discipline of inmates; principles and practices of supervision work leadership and training; methods techniques and practices of maintaining the security order and discipline of staff and inmates; methods and techniques of Defense Tactics and use of weapons and related defense/control equipment; vernacular used by inmates; methods techniques and practices of the paraprofessional counseling for inmates; portable and stationary two-way radio networks used to communicate inside an institution or with other institutions; methods and techniques of performing administrative work appropriate to the assignment.
Skill in/Ability to: Applying and interpreting Federal State and agency laws rules regulations policies and procedures governing the security order and discipline of inmates; applying the methods and techniques of supervision; determining staff assignments for prescribed security and order; training staff in the proper methods of security use of force and paraprofessional counseling; interpreting the vernacular used by inmates; training in the proper use of weapons and related defense and control equipment; basic first aid measures and use of devices for self-protection from serious health disorders; verbal and written communications as required by the duties and assignments in a correctional setting; interpersonal relationships within a correctional setting; maintaining a calm and even temperament during emergency situations; performing the administrative work activities appropriate to the assignment.

Not Applicable

Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation psychological examination pre-employment drug screening and a background investigation prior to appointment. A current Arizona drivers license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment. As a condition of continued employment employees in a safety-sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing as required by Department Policy.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

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
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
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

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 . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.