RESTRICTIVE HOUSING
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IV
Address:
CLASSIFICATION, RECORDS & POPULATION MANAGEMENT UNIT
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Salary: $55,308.00 - $69,300.00
Grade: DC20
Closing Date: 07/02/2026
*** OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IV ONLY ***
The CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IV will work under the general direction of the Restrictive Housing Administrator to ensure compliance with Restrictive Housing practices and Department Orders at the assigned prison complex. This position will conduct meaningful reviews of recommendations for placement or continued placement in restrictive housing and detention, and experience in facilitation of inmate programming.
This role will also analyze requirements as they relate to Restrictive Housing and ensure that inmates assigned to these areas are being monitored for compliance of expected ADCRR Population Management principles, conduct reviews of all new placements in Restrictive Status Housing, ensure all classification reviews are completed within required time frames, ensure the step reviews and corrections plans are completed monthly, documenting the evaluation of the inmate’s progress and ensure movements to an appropriate new housing location are processed and completed within policy requirements. Travels on State business as required and performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.
- Ensures all classification reviews are completed within required timeframes, with the reasons and evidence considered documented clearly in the inmate’s classification action
- Ensures the step reviews and corrections plans are completed monthly, documenting the evaluation of the inmate’s progress
- Monitors, and reviews Corrections Plans, Classifications Actions, Programming for all inmates housed in Restrictive Housing locations, and ensures time frames, regulations and department orders are being followed
- Monitors, and facilitates movement to lower custody
- Ensures movements to an appropriate new housing location are processed and completed within policy requirements
- Tours all Restrictive Housing Locations (at respective Complex) to ensure compliance
- Completes required reports, attends meetings and training as required.
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.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Shift work
- Light lifting required
- May be exposed to hazards associated with security and guidance of inmates
- May be required to be on stand-by
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge:
- Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules and Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) policies and procedures
- Case and time management and utilizing automated systems to maintain records, evaluating and formulating decisions regarding inmates’ classifications, programs and general understanding of Population Management.
- Must possess knowledge of the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS).
Skills:
- Problem solving, analytical thinking
- Maintaining interpersonal relations, communication – written and verbal, developing and maintaining spreadsheets and reviewing data for appropriateness and timeliness
- Possess organizational and time management
Ability:
- Provide concise and accurate information as it relates to the assignment, investigation and problem resolution
- Prepare concise and accurate reports
- Work effectively under deadlines
- Handle multiple tasks
- Exhibit sound decision making attend meetings and training as required
- Work with self-motivation and minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of automated computer programs to include Microsoft and Google Suite, with emphasis on Gmail, Sheets, Documents, Calendar, and minimum one (1) year experience as a Correctional Officer IV
- Must currently be a Correctional Officer IV
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
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.
Some positions require a medical/physical evaluation, psychological examinations, pre-employment drug screening, and undergo a background investigation prior to appointment; A current Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
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: Driver’s License Requirements.
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).
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 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 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 (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.