Arizona Department of Corrections
WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 536493
Arizona Department of Corrections, Goodyear, Arizona, United States, 85338
WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST – 536493
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring individuals with supervision experience to oversee workforce participants and/or inmates activities at Arizona Correctional Industries (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.
Location: Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville, Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI), 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Salary: $45,786.00 (Grade 17)
Job Duties
Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sites.
Maintains safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searches.
Conducts continuous observations and accountability headcounts.
Oversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers.
Coordinates with Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs.
Reviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessary.
Maintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites; supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicable.
Ensures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issues.
Assists participants in gaining industry‑recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programs.
Monitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligations.
Partners with ACI's Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post‑release employment.
Drives/operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State business.
Performs other duties as appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
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.
Skill in:
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.
Ability to:
Lift/Carry 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 facility and work location.
Qualifications
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.
When reentering the workforce after separation from State Service of more than two (2) years, successful completion of a training curriculum is required upon assignment to the position.
Background investigation and drug test are required for employment.
Valid CDL within 90 days if required for transportation duties.
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Location: Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville, Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI), 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Salary: $45,786.00 (Grade 17)
Job Duties
Supervises workforce participants and community-based work crews at ACI work sites.
Maintains safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and strip searches.
Conducts continuous observations and accountability headcounts.
Oversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers.
Coordinates with Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs.
Reviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessary.
Maintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites; supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicable.
Ensures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issues.
Assists participants in gaining industry‑recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programs.
Monitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligations.
Partners with ACI's Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post‑release employment.
Drives/operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State business.
Performs other duties as appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
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.
Skill in:
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.
Ability to:
Lift/Carry 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 facility and work location.
Qualifications
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.
When reentering the workforce after separation from State Service of more than two (2) years, successful completion of a training curriculum is required upon assignment to the position.
Background investigation and drug test are required for employment.
Valid CDL within 90 days if required for transportation duties.
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