ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:  

WARRANTS SERVICES AND HEARING UNIT
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034

https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $34,560.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 08/26/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a professional leader to play a vital role as an Administrative Assistant in our Warrants Services and Hearing Unit. This position is also responsible for processing all warrants within community corrections to include entry of wanted person in the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and/or the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system for community supervision, parole and interstate compact violators, entry of offender identification, violation/arrest information into required databases and the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS). The Administrative Assistant III will also make required notifications, coordinate transportation and return of violators to Arizona that are being housed in various other jurisdictions.

- Confirms the validity of ADCRR warrants to various jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies
- Clears warrants from ACIJS/NCIC upon arrest and removal of the CPSR for ACJIS/NCIC once the inmate is returned to ADCRR custody
- Places and removes holds for community reentry offenders being held at various other jurisdictions
- Entry of violation/arrest information into required databases and ACIS
- Enters wanted individuals in to the ACJIS/NCIC system for community supervision, parole and Interstate compact violators
- Enters Convicted Persons Supervised Release (CPSR) into the ACJIS/NCIC system for inmate released on half of deport status
- Conducts initial reviews of warrants for prioritization and service accuracy
- Coordinates, prepares and organizes warrant delivery list for the Board of Executive Clemency (BOEC)
- Accurately maintains Warrant and Hearings Unit files
- Prepares WSHU files for upcoming hearings based on the schedule set by the BOEC
- Functions as a liaison coordinating efforts between the BOEC and ADCRR
- Receives phone calls from the public, attorneys, inmates/family members and other jurisdictions and provides information or direction appropriate to the request
- Generates reports, answers correspondence, conducts database audit to verify warrant tracking and accuracy of information to ensure due process
- Collects and records statistical information
- Distributes mail
- Special projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned related to the position

Knowledge of:
- Arizona Revised Statues affecting release eligibility calculations
- Due process
- Court rulings and federal laws
- ADCRR policies and procedures impacting release eligibility criteria and release processing
- ADCRR organization structure and functions of the BOEC

Skill in:
- Interpretation, analysis and application of ADCRR policies and procedures impacting release eligibility as it relates to BOEC revocation hearing
- Verbal and written communication
- Operating office equipment
- Google and Microsoft products
- Entering and retrieving data

Ability to:
- Analyze inmate sentence structure and time computation to determine statutory release eligibility as it relates to violations of condition of supervision, abscond status and revocation hearing
- Learn and use the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS)
- Multi-task with a large volume of work
- Interpret legal terminology and documents

- Two (2) years of experience involving the inmate release process, time computation, and interpreting court documents and legal terminology

Ability to obtain a Level A Certification as an ACJIS operator.

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

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).

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.