Address:  Buckeye, Arizona
Job ID: 542376

Salary: $74,844.00 

Grade: 21

07/23/2026 - 08/03/2026  

LEWIS CORRECTIONAL CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY EMPLOYEES ONLY

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

• Oral Board start date: TBD

SECTION 1: SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S)-THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED - 

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Lieutenant with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Must receive a rating of meets expectations or better. 

• SUSPENSION – Ineligible to apply for one year from the date of suspension. 

• VOLUNTARY DEMOTIONS – Employees accepting a voluntary demotion shall be required to remain in the classification/position requested for a period of at least two years before being considered for appointment to any other position. Voluntary demotion applicants must have an approved voluntary demotion memo on file with CPR to be considered for a job offer. No job offers will be made without an approved voluntary demotion. 

• DEMOTIONS (DISCIPLINARY) – Any employee who has been demoted one level shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for two years from the date of the demotion. If demoted more than one level, the employee shall be ineligible to apply for a promotional opportunity for three years from the date of the demotion. A demotion received after the promotional process has started and prior to the promotion shall result in the permanent removal from that CPR. Once removed from a CPR for a demotion, the applicant shall not be eligible to compete for a Correctional Officer Series position until two or three years, depending on the number of levels demoted, after the date of the demotion. The first day served of the demotion shall be considered the effective date of the demotion.  

Note: You MUST maintain the above additional requirements to remain in the recruitment process 

SECTION 2: EVALUATION AND TESTING PROCESS - 

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of training and experience. Study references/resources are posted on the ADC Internet and Intranet websites. All relevant information is subject to verification. Please note the following:  

• Each promotion or different position with the same employer must be listed separately on the resume and must include adequate work history identifying experience, duties, qualifications, selective requirements, and/or preferences must be reflected on the resume in order to receive applicable credit.

• Applicants who meet the KSAs and selective preferences will be invited to participate in the oral board.

SECTION 4: REGISTER/JOB OFFERS -  

• When job offers are extended, they are made to candidates in rank order.

• Employees who are offered a position and have been out of security positions for more than two years will be required to attend COTA training.

NOTE: If you are currently working outside of the correctional series you will have to undergo the correctional officer hire procedures. The procedures may include medical/physical, psychological evaluation, updated background investigation, and the completion of the Correctional Officer Training Academy.    

SECTION 5: EDUCATIONAL STIPEND - 

Positions in this classification are eligible for an educational stipend: Associate’s Degree 2.5%; Bachelor's Degree: 5%; Master's Degree or above: 7.5%. If you have completed one of these degrees, submit the Education Supplement-Security form Education Supplement and documentation of your degree as noted on the form with your application. If eligible and appointed, the stipend amount will be effective on the date of your appointment. Education requests submitted after the date of appointment are effective at the beginning of the pay period they are received in personnel. This stipend is subject to available funding and may be canceled at any time.

SECTION 6: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Works under general direction from a higher authority. Has the authority to develop duty (shift) rosters, posts and assure compliance; review incident reports, initiate investigations and recommend or initiate prescribed actions; evaluate staff and prepare reports; serve in absence of a Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator. Serves as Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security for a unit; manages and supervises, through Correctional Lieutenants, the security, custody and discipline of inmate populations; inspects all areas to assure proper security and safety for staff and inmates. Work product consists of all security staff trained and maintaining prescribed security, custody and control of inmate populations; all areas providing security, safety and sanitation for all staff and inmates of a unit; administrative tasks completed. Responsible for directing the security, custody and discipline practices and procedures of a unit; assuring all assigned staff are trained and functioning in the prescribed manner; all communication records, sanitation, safety and security of designated areas as prescribed by policies. Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties. Performs the variety of duties as chief of security or assistant chief of security for a unit; manages and supervises through correctional lieutenants. Plans and implements prescribed security, custody, order and discipline practices and procedures; assures that the required communications, records, sanitation, safety and security are provided for staff and inmates. Develops duty (shift) rosters, posts and assures compliance; reviews assignments/reassignments to maintain the prescribed security and control. As Chief of Security or Assistant Chief of Security of a unit, gathers, compiles, analyzes, prepares and submits recommendations for operating budgets, staffing position, hiring or disciplinary actions or staff and other related administrative activities. Serves as member of classification, disciplinary and other staff committees; reviews reports and recommendations, analyzes and prepares final recommendations or decisions, as appropriate. Attends meetings of the inmates’ care and treatment teams; participates in reviews and analysis of reports; provides and receives information; participates in decision making; assures that security staff is briefed on proper security activities and that inmates are provided due process and movements, as decided. Develops and distributes security operating procedures and assures compliance by security staff; conducts inspections of duty areas to evaluate and effect changes, as required; prepares and submits required reports. Provides and encourages in-service training for all security staff to improve and enhance work activities. Serves as “Duty Officer of the Day” on a rotation schedule, as required. Serves in absence of Correctional Major and/or a Correctional Administrator, as required. Interacts with staff and inmates; receives and provides information, including paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention, as indicated; prepares reports with recommendations; initiates appropriate actions. Attends unit staff meetings as chairperson; listens and directs discussion; leads in problem solving and decision-making. Attends institutional and department level staff meetings; provides and receives information; participates in problem solving and decision-making. Confers with superior; discusses work related problems, including employee/inmate relationships; participates in problem solving and decision-making. Performs related work as required.

WORK CONDITIONS: Shift work; exposure to hazards associated with duties maintaining security, order and discipline of inmates in and outside of an institution.

KNOWLEDGE OF: methods and practices of security, custody and discipline of a correctional unit; Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the custody and control of inmate populations; methods and techniques of management and supervision; methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling as applied within the rehabilitative programs of the unit; methods and techniques of training staff in the security practices and procedures; rules and policies governing classification, discipline and due process of the inmate populations; methods and techniques of performing the administrative work appropriate to the assignment.

SKILLS IN/ABILITY TO: establishing and maintaining the prescribed security, custody, order and discipline programs of a unit; applying and interpreting the Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing custody and control of inmates; applying the methods and techniques of management and supervision; applying and training in the methods and techniques of paraprofessional counseling and crisis intervention of inmates; applying and interpreting the rules and policies governing the classifications, disciplines and due processes of the inmate population; 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 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.

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

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.