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? Pay Plan Step1: $22.50 hourly, $46,800.00 annually Step2: $23.65 hourly, $49,200.11 annually Step3: $24.23 hourly, $50,400.27 annually Step4: $24.69 hourly, $51,360.40 annually Job Duties 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 a safe and secure environment for youth Additional Duties 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 Training Academy The Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy is a paid 8‑week program held every eighth week, Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m.‑4:00 p.m. at Adobe Mountain School. Topics covered include: Juvenile Corrections Procedures Officer Skills Crisis Intervention Adolescent Treatment Issues Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections College Credit & Continuing Education As a YCO Training Academy graduate you receive 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College. ADJC also offers up to $1,500 in tuition assistance per fiscal year to support further education, such as an Associate in Applied Science in Corrections and Detention. Career Growth Opportunities Security Counseling & Programming Community Corrections Investigations Legal Services Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of Human behavior including growth, development, needs and problems of youth Proper use of force procedures Language related to youth care and rehabilitation Standard housekeeping practices Skill in Verbal and written communication Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships Work indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and activities of the agency Learn and apply security procedures for the state’s youth secure care facilities Maintain a respectful, 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 basic first aid / life support Maintain a secure environment Selective Preferences Military Veterans or Law Enforcement background Experience working with youth or juveniles preferred Pre‑Employment Requirements 18 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED No felony convictions Current valid Arizona driver’s license at official start date Selection Process Video Impact Test Professional Interview Comprehensive Background Investigation Drug screen Pre‑placement Physical Exam All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Benefits 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 h bi‑weekly for the first 3 years Sick time accrued at 3 h42 min bi‑weekly Deferred Compensation ProgramWellness Plans Retirement Youth Corrections Officers participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). CORP Tier3 is a defined‑contribution 401(a) retirement plan offering: Employer matched contributions Contributions on a pre‑tax basis Choice of investments suitable to goals and risk tolerance Full vesting after 3 years of service Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time for arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr