ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY 

Our 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.

Job Location:

Address:

 

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson/Whetstone Unit

10000 South Wilmot

Tucson, AZ 85734

 

https://corrections.az.gov/

 

Posting Details:

Salary: $38,400.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 07/04/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a multitasking individual with excellent communication skills and a great attitude to complete special projects as requested by the Deputy Warden/Associate Deputy Warden/Administrator.

As an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III you will also research and respond to public inquiries, draft letters for Deputy Warden’s signature, coordinate special events, meetings, and employee recognition at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson/Whetstone Unit.

This is a great opportunity for you, Apply now!

Job Duties:

- Researches and compile reports, letters, inquiries and policy updates
- Manages unit budget, including purchasing and tracking expenditures
- Tracks disciplinary actions and prepares final outcome documents
- Serves as the timekeeper including gathering, entering time, distributing and filing positive attendance records, ensures the overtime report is completed on a daily basis, and other reports as requested
- Completes projects as assigned
- Coordinates special event fundraisers
- Conducts the Capital Equipment Inventory each quarter for the unit
- Supervises subordinate staff
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge/Skill of:
- Verbal and written communication
- Maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Organization
- Project management
- Composing correspondence

Ability to:
- Plan, analyze and coordinate activities and establish priorities
- Develop effective operating procedures
- Assess situations and make sound decisions
- Interpret policies and procedures
- Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s):

- Working knowledge of computer programs, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Three (3) years of responsible administrative experience reporting to a Manager or Administrator

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.

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.

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).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid 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 options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. 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 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.