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Applications for the position of Corrections Officer are only available at pre-determined times through-out the year. Following is the current hiring schedule for Corrections Officer: |
Application Packets Available:
May 23, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Physical Fitness & Multiple Choice Tests:
June 14, 2008
Oral Boards:
June 16, 2008 - June 20, 2008
Background Investigations:
June 30, 2008 - September 24, 2008
Academy Begins:
October 10, 2008
(Dates and times are subject to change.) |
Application Packets Available:
August 29, 2008 - September 19, 2008
Physical Fitness & Multiple Choice Tests:
September 20, 2008
Oral Boards:
September 22, 2008 - September 26, 2008
Background Investigations:
October 13, 2008 - January 10, 2009
Academy Begins:
February 2, 2009
(Dates and times are subject to change.) |
| Out of town applicants may contact Pima County Human Resources at (520) 740-8086 for additional information. |
| Application packets are available at the following locations: click here. |
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| Training |
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- Six-week (6) corrections academy, located in Tucson
- Seven-week (7) on-the-job Field Training Program
- Twelve-month (12) probation period, beginning at the start of the corrections academy
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| Job Description |
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Minimum Qualifications |
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- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 18 years of age (at time of appointment)
- Valid Arizona driver’s license (at time of hire)
- United States citizen or Alien work permit
- Be of excellent character
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
- Prior Military: Must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces
- No felony convictions
- No unlawful use of a narcotic or dangerous drug within the past three (3) years
- No unlawful use of marijuana within the past year
- No pattern of drug abuse
- Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
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Hiring Process |
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- Physical Fitness Assessment: Coopers Test consisting of sit-ups, push-ups, flexibility, and a 1.5-mile run. This is a Pass/Fail test. Applicants who pass will take the Multiple Choice Test.
- Multiple Choice Test: 125 items, one and a half (1.5) hour test. Applicants who complete the exam are scheduled for an oral board interview.
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph
- Executive Review: The Executive Review Board identifies applicants for hire contingent upon passing post-offer psychological testing and interview, a medical examination to include drug screening, an intense background investigation, and a final review.
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Salary & Benefits |
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- Salary Range: $35,381 ($17.01 hourly) to $45,156 ($21.71 hourly)
- Twelve (12) vacation days per year (various
increases per County schedule thereafter)
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year
- Paid day off in honor of Cesar Chavez
- Twelve (12) sick leave days per year
- Group insurance coverage (medical, dental, and life)
- Twenty-year (20) retirement plan
- Worker’s Compensation
- $600.00 annual uniform allowance
- Leather and other uniform accessories provided
- Paid overtime
- Premium pay for shift work
- Deferred Compensation Programs (for investment and tax
savings)
- Flexible spending accounts for child care, medical, and parking
- Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free counseling for individuals and families
- Promotional opportunities
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| Job Interest Card |
| If you would like to be notified when the next Corrections Officer process opens, please submit a Job Interest Card. |
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