WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSREHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST(INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST)Job Location:Address:Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson10,000 South Wilmot RoadTucson, AZ 85734 Details:Salary: $47,617.00Grade: 17Closing Date: 11/4/2026Job Summary:Make your law enforcement, correctional, military, or security experience work for you. This rewarding career opportunity is waiting for you.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring individuals with supervision experience to oversee workforce participants and/or inmates' activities at ACI sites and in the community. This role involves supervising production in a manufacturing setting, maintaining security, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment.For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit: Duties:Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sitesMaintains the safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searchesConducts continuous observations and accountability headcountsOversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centersCoordinates with the designated Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needsReviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessaryMaintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites and supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicableEnsures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issuesAssists participants in gaining industry-recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programsMonitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligationsPartners with ACI's Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post-release employmentDrives / operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignmentPrinciples and practices of inmate management and supervisionProblem-solving and conflict resolution techniquesInventory controlsSearch techniquesSkill in:Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresWritten and verbal communicationEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationshipsProblem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-makingInventory control and search techniquesAttention to detailPrioritization and time managementLeadership and supervisionAbility to:Lift/Cary approximately 20 lbs.Push/Pull approximately 20 lbs.Walk/Run approximately .25 milesAdhere to and enforce Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresEstablish and maintain security, order, and discipline measuresWork with and supervise inmatesMaintain security and control of tools, equipment, and confidential informationDiplomatically and tactfully respond to issuesEstablish and maintain professional working relationships with employees and inmatesAdminister work evaluations and work production reviewsEvaluate documentation for accuracy and completenessConduct various types of searchesWork independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisionsProvide clear and concise instructions to inmate workersSafely transport inmates between the facility and work locationSelective Preference(s):Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsementTwo (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field. Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the positionPre-Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days in the event there is a rotation and/or operational need that requires transporting inmates.Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the position.If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSREHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST(INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST)Job Location:Address:Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson10,000 South Wilmot RoadTucson, AZ 85734 Details:Salary: $47,617.00Grade: 17Closing Date: 11/4/2026Job Summary:Make your law enforcement, correctional, military, or security experience work for you. This rewarding career opportunity is waiting for you.The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring individuals with supervision experience to oversee workforce participants and/or inmates' activities at ACI sites and in the community. This role involves supervising production in a manufacturing setting, maintaining security, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment.For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit: Duties:Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sitesMaintains the safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searchesConducts continuous observations and accountability headcountsOversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centersCoordinates with the designated Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needsReviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessaryMaintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites and supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicableEnsures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issuesAssists participants in gaining industry-recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programsMonitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligationsPartners with ACI's Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post-release employmentDrives / operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignmentPrinciples and practices of inmate management and supervisionProblem-solving and conflict resolution techniquesInventory controlsSearch techniquesSkill in:Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresWritten and verbal communicationEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationshipsProblem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-makingInventory control and search techniquesAttention to detailPrioritization and time managementLeadership and supervisionAbility to:Lift/Cary approximately 20 lbs.Push/Pull approximately 20 lbs.Walk/Run approximately .25 milesAdhere to and enforce Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresEstablish and maintain security, order, and discipline measuresWork with and supervise inmatesMaintain security and control of tools, equipment, and confidential informationDiplomatically and tactfully respond to issuesEstablish and maintain professional working relationships with employees and inmatesAdminister work evaluations and work production reviewsEvaluate documentation for accuracy and completenessConduct various types of searchesWork independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisionsProvide clear and concise instructions to inmate workersSafely transport inmates between the facility and work locationSelective Preference(s):Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsementTwo (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field. Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the positionPre-Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days in the event there is a rotation and/or operational need that requires transporting inmates.Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the position.If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr