WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 538215

WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST) 538215 Job Location: Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville, Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI), 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Salary: $45,786.00 – Grade 17, Open Until Filled Job Summary Make your law enforcement, correctional, military, or security experience work for you. You will oversee workforce participants and/or inmates activities at ACI sites and in the community, supervising production in a manufacturing setting, maintaining security, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment. Responsibilities Supervise workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sites. Maintain the safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat- and strip searches. Conduct continuous observations and accountability headcounts. Oversee production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers. Coordinate with Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs. Review work output, provide coaching, and administer performance evaluations and discipline when necessary. Maintain safe, orderly, and productive work sites and supervise civilian work crew leaders where applicable. Ensure timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issues. Assist participants in gaining industry‑recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programs. Monitor contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligations. Partner with ACI’s Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post‑release employment. Drive/operate State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or conduct State business. Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignment. Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision. Problem‑solving and conflict resolution techniques. Inventory controls. Search techniques. Skills: Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Written and verbal communication. Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and decision‑making. Inventory control and search techniques. Attention to detail. Prioritization and time management. Leadership and supervision. Abilities: Lift/carried approximately 20 lbs. Push/pull approximately 20 lbs. Walk/run approximately 0.25 miles. Establish and maintain security, order, and discipline measures. Work with and supervise inmates. Maintain security and control of tools, equipment, and confidential information. Diplomatically and tactfully respond to issues. Establish and maintain professional working relationships with employees and inmates. Administer work evaluations and work production reviews. Evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness. Conduct various types of searches. Work independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions. Adhere to and enforce ADCRR policies and procedures. Provide clear and concise instructions to inmate workers. Safely transport inmates between the facility and work location. Selective Preferences Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. Two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field. Candidates separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon assignment. Pre‑Employment Requirements Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and a drug test. Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days if the position requires driving or vehicular operation for State business. About the Company Arizona Department of Corrections #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™