Youth Corrections Officer 1

YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1 - $5,000 Hiring Bonus Now Available!

Salary: $22.5000/$46,800.00*

OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is to rehabilitate seriously delinquent youth by providing appropriate and effective educational, treatment, pro-social, and career training programs which will lead them to become productive law-abiding members of society.

BE THE DIFFERENCE:
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?

WHAT DOES A YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER DO:
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 and Transporting youth to daily activities.
• Providing crisis intervention.
• Providing youth with a safe and secure environment.

Additional job duties include:

• Monitoring assigned units for safety hazards or security violations.
• Performing searches for weapons and contraband.
• Conducting visitation inspections.
• Updating various logs and records and sharing reports.

HOW DO I QUALIFY:
To qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess and retain, a current valid Arizona Driver's License
• No Felony Convictions

Please Note: Employees who drive on state business are subject to motor vehicle record checks, and must maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees will be required to complete any required driver training as needed (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

WHAT IS THE HIRING PROCESS LIKE:
Once an applicant meets the qualifications for the Youth Corrections Officer position, they must complete and pass the following:

• Oral Interview
• Screening Assessments
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Test
• Physical Exam

DO I NEED TO HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING:

• Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid seven-week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy*.

The YCO Training Academy is held Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 college credits in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College, to start from.

WHAT IS THE PAY?
Effective August 4, 2023, ADJC is now offering a $5,000 Hiring Incentive for all newly hired Youth Correctional Officer 1's!

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

Starting Rate: $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/$49,200.00 annually
• Step 3: $24.2308 hourly/$50,400.00 annually
• Step 4: $24.6925 hourly,/51,360.00 annually

ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS?
As an employee of the Department of Juvenile Corrections, you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!

Benefits include: 

• Paid sick leave, 12 days per year with no carryover limits; Paid vacation 13 days and 10 holidays per year.
• Ability to earn college credits in Juvenile Corrections upon YCO Academy completion.
• $1,500 in tuition assistance, per fiscal year (subject to funds availability). Eligibility for performance-based incentive payments (subject to funds availability).
• Eligibility for participation in the Employee Referral Program.

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits include:

• Medical Triple Choice Plans (TCP) are provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ and United Health Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Cigna DHMO Dental Plans, Avesis Vision Plan.

Additional benefits include:

• Available 24/7 Telemedicine.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Short-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance: $15,000 Basic Life and $15,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment paid by the State.
• Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available.

Employee Wellness Plans:

• Health Impact Program: Earn up to $200 annually by participating in free preventative health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes, and physical activities.

Mental Health Matters!

• All eligible ADJC employees can participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 12 free mental health counseling sessions per year.
• Additionally, EAP also offers available 24/7 support for work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning, and more.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS AND WORK LOCATION?
The Adobe Mountain School (AMS) is a 24/7 facility that is fully accredited as a public education agency/ school district. AMS is located approximately 19 miles north of downtown Phoenix, at the intersection of I-17 and West Pinnacle Peak Road.

Work Location:
Adobe Mountain School
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix, AZ. 85027

Work Shifts:
12 hour shifts

Please Note: Work shift assignment and regular days off (RDOs) will be determined by the agency based on need, and cannot be guaranteed.

ARE THERE CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES?
ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees. As a Youth Corrections Officer, you will have a foundational skill set that you can begin expanding upon. As your skills grow so will the promotional opportunities in areas 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 earn college credits in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College.
• By continuing your education at Rio Salado College you could complete the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in the Corrections and Detention program.

IS THERE A RETIREMENT PLAN?
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

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at Show email if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS?
To learn more about the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, please visit our website at:  

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