Youth Corrections Officer 1

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: $22.5000 hourly, $46,800.00 annually

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

• Step 2: $23.6539 hourly, $49,200.11 annually.
• Step 3: $24.2309 hourly, $50,400.27 annually.
• Step 4: $24.6925 hourly, $51,360.40 annually.

Job Duties:

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 seven (8) 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.

Earn College Credit!

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. 

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). 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.

ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees such as:

• Security.
• Counseling & Programming.
• Community Corrections.
• Investigations.
• Legal Services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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.

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Military Veterans/Law Enforcement background.
• Experience in working with youth or juveniles preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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.
• Must possess and retain, a current/valid Driver License (A current/valid Arizona Drivers License will be required at the time a official start date is established.)

Selection Process Includes:

• Video Impact Test.
• Professional Interview.
• Comprehensive Background Investigation.
• Drug screen.
• Pre-placement Physical Exam.

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

Benefits:

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

Retirement:

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.

Contact Us:

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