Youth Corrections Officer 1
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS
YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1
$5,000 Hiring Bonus Now Available!!!
Job Location:
The facility is located at:
Adobe Mountain School
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Posting Details:
Salary: $46,800.00
Grade: 15
Job Summary:
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?
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:
Step 1: $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, $49,200.11 annually
Step 3: $24.2309 hourly, $50,400.27 annually
Step 4: $24.6925 hourly, $51,360.40 annually
Job Duties:
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
- Transporting youth to daily activities
- Providing crisis intervention
- Providing youth a safe and secure environment
Additional job duties include:
- 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
Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid six week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy*.
The YCO Training Academy is scheduled every eight weeks, and is held Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Adobe Mountain School
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 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections through Rio Salado College
ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees 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 already have 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College, to start from
By continuing your education at Rio Salado College you could complete the Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program in no time at all.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-Human behavior to include growth, development, needs and problems of youth
-Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force
-Language as it pertains to youth care, custody treatment and rehabilitation
-Standard housekeeping practices
Skill in:
-Verbal and written communication
Ability to:
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships
-Work both indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions
-Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and activities established for the agency
-Learn and apply methods, techniques and correct practices of security procedures as they pertain to the state’s youth secure care facilities
-Maintain an 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 first aid/basic life support
-Maintain a structures and secures environment
Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to applicants with:
-Military Veterans/Law Enforcement background.
-Experience in working with youth or juveniles preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
In order to qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following:
-18 years of age or older
-High School Diploma or GED
-Possess and retain, a current valid Driver License
-No Felony Convictions
*Selection Process Includes:
-Video Impact Test
-Panel Interview
-Behavioral Assessment
-Comprehensive Background Investigation
-Drug Test
-Physical Exam
-Predictive Index Survey (Survey not used as a selection factor)
Requires successful completion of a paid seven week ADJC Pre-Service Training Academy and a two week paid on-the-job training course
*Please note, employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, and must maintain an acceptable driving record, and will be required to complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable 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 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan:
• New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
• Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
• Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service
Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov 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) 542-9262. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
To submit your resume click the “APPLY” button above.
Having trouble applying for a position?
Email: employment@azdjc.gov or call 602-542-9262 for assistance