Address: 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Salary: $48,672.00 

Grade: 15

Closing Date: September 28, 2027

We are seeking applicants who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth, and who are ready for a rewarding career, not just another job. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth. Are you ready to be the difference?

The Youth Corrections Officer position participates in a 4-Step pay plan that conforms to the following:

Step 1: $23.4000 hourly, $48,672.00 annually

Thereafter you will advance through the remaining pay steps on an annual basis:

Step 2: $24.6001 hourly, $51,168.12 annually
Step 3: $25.2001 hourly, $52,416.28 annually
Step 4: $25.6802 hourly, $53,414.82 annually

The job functions of a Youth Corrections Officer include, but are not limited to the following:
Mentoring, supervising, and directing incarcerated youth
Role modeling positive behaviors
Teaching life skills
Assisting teachers with classroom management
Transporting youth to daily activities
Providing crisis intervention
Providing youth a safe and secure environment
Additional job duties include:
Monitoring assigned unit for safety hazards or security violations
Performing searches for weapons and contraband
Conducting visitation inspections
Updating various logs and records, and sharing reports
Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid six week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy*.
The YCO Training Academy is scheduled every eight weeks, and is held Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Adobe Mountain School
YCO Training Academy topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Juvenile Corrections Procedures
Officer Skills
Crisis Intervention
Adolescent Treatment Issues
Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections
* Additionally upon completion of the YCO Training Academy, you will also receive two weeks of paid on-the-job training.
Earn College Credit!
All YCO Training Academy graduates will earn 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College
ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees such as:
Security
Counseling & Programming
Community Corrections
Investigations
Legal Services
Continue Your Education!
ADJC is committed to employees continuing their education, and offers up to $1,500 in tuition assistance, per fiscal year (subject to funds availability)
As a YCO Training Academy Graduate, you will already have 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College, to start from
By continuing your education at Rio Salado College you could complete the Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program in no time at all.

Knowledge of:
-Human behavior to include growth, development, needs and problems of youth
-Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force
-Language as it pertains to youth care, custody treatment and rehabilitation
-Standard housekeeping practices

Skill in:
-Verbal and written communication

Ability to:
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships
-Work both indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions
-Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and activities established for the agency
-Learn and apply methods, techniques and correct practices of security procedures as they pertain to the state’s youth secure care facilities
-Maintain an understanding attitude toward juveniles in custody
-Participate in rehabilitation and/or treatment activities
-Provide assistance, guidance and direction to juveniles
-Provide positive prosocial role modeling
-Apply appropriate restraint techniques
-Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention and first aid/basic life support
-Maintain a structures and secures environment

Preference will be given to applicants with:
-Military Veterans/Law Enforcement background.
-Experience in working with youth or juveniles preferred.

In order to qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following:
-18 years of age or older
-High School Diploma or GED
-No felony convictions
-Possess and retain, a current valid Arizona Driver License

*Selection Process Includes:
-Video Impact Test
-Professional Interview
-Behavioral Assessment
-Comprehensive Background Investigation
-Drug Test
-Physical Exam

Requires successful completion of a paid eight week ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy.

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.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Youth Corrections Officer positions participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan:
Employer matched contributions
Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested only after 3 years of service

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-9262. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.