ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:

EPCR-CR-Release Unit– Phoenix
801 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary:  $38,400.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: February 2nd, 2026

This role plays a critical part in preparing individuals for successful reentry into the community. Prior to release from incarceration, inmates submit proposed residential placements that are thoroughly reviewed and processed. The position manages and evaluates release packets submitted by correctional facilities and coordinates their assignment to Community Reentry Officers for investigation.
Before any release occurs, this role ensures all required release authorization documentation is accurately completed and approved no individual may transition to community supervision without this step. The position handles a high volume of work, processing approximately 14,000 release packets and 13,900 release authorizations annually for detainers and community supervision.

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-Review all incoming release packets to verify statutory release eligibility, procedural release eligibility, sex offense history, gang affiliation, and detainers lodged by other law enforcement agencies.

-Process all release authorizations, determining and verifying both statutory release eligibility dates and procedural release eligibility criteria and verifying the completion of the review for sex offender registration and notification requirements and the sexually violent persons civil commitment process.

-Assign all release packets by zip code areas or specialized caseloads to the statewide parole offices and annotate computer systems. Daily mail distribution via FedEx, preparation of Absconder Reduction Program Letters and locating Arizona Department of Economic Security Family Assistance Administration mail to Parole Officers for direct delivery to parolees.

-Respond to inquiries on release procedures and eligibility from department staff and the public. Annotates the release authorizations on the computer system to include entries which designate ineligibility per Department's discretionary release authority, and process the release authorizations to the prisons.

- Process all Cost of Supervision Fees which are Interstate Compact, End of Month Cost of Supervision status reports, process Global Positioning System money orders from parolees and credits to the Drug Transition Program that have accruals while on the program.

Knowledge of:

-Arizona Revised Statutes and ADCRR policies and procedures
-Principles and practices pertaining to inmate release
-Report preparation
-Personal computer and programs to include Google Suite, ACIS, SORMS, and other departmental web-based systems

Skill in:

-Problem solving
-Research and gather information
-Time management
-Work independently with little supervision
-Using general office equipment
-Verbal and written communication
-Interpersonal skills

Ability to:

-Work in a fast paced environment
-Adjust to emergent needs
-Interact professionally with the public and co-workers
-Maintain confidentiality and produce professional correspondence
-Interpret legal terminology and documents

-Two (2) years of experience with Excel or Google Sheets developing formulas, conditional formatting, and data validation.

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

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 or 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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.