Youth Corrections Officer 1

YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1- $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Job Location :

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https : / / adjc.gov /

Posting Details : Salary : $46,800.00

Grade : 15

Closing Date : Open until filled

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 July 1, 2021, 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 :

Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid seven (7) week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy

The YCO Training Academy is scheduled every seven 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 :

Earn College Credit!

ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees such as :

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 :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Selective Preference(s) :

Preference will be given to applicants with :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

In order to qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following :

Selection Process Includes :

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Youth Corrections Officer positions participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan :

Contact Us :

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.