ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
REHABILIATION & RENTRY

Address: 
Human Resources Division
701 East Jefferson 
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $78,000 to $85,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 07/08/2026

Are you a collaborative leader who is passionate about workplace fairness, accountability, and organizational excellence?
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a strategic leader to oversee its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and lead a dedicated statewide team committed to advancing equal employment opportunity, inclusive practices, and reasonable accommodation. This is an opportunity for a leader with exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills to mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will oversee EEO and ADA/Reasonable Accommodation programs, guide workplace compliance and fact-finding reviews concerning allegations related to Title VII complaints, and partner with agency leaders to address complex personnel matters. Your leadership will help ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws, strengthen workplace practices, and support a respectful, inclusive work environment.
Join us in advancing ADCRR’s commitment to excellence, public service, and a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

-Supervise EEO staff in researching complex personnel issues, including discrimination, disciplinary actions, investigations, and compliance with labor laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.)
-Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters for the agency
-Participate in dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, and conciliations
-Develop, interpret, and monitor Equal Opportunity goals and initiatives
-Prepare reports and analyze data related to selection processes, surveys, and workforce demographics
-Deliver EEO presentations and conduct training for staff, management, and external stakeholders
-Provide technical assistance and guidance on supervision, grievances, and staff development
-Advise executive leadership on confidential HR and EEO matters
-Analyze HR data to support informed decision-making and reporting
-Represent the agency in meetings with external entities (e.g., EEOC, DOJ, DOL, AG’s Office, Governor’s Office)
-Attend internal meetings across organizational levels
-Perform other related duties as assigned
-Drive on state business

Knowledge of:

-Equal opportunity, discrimination, and employment laws (federal and state)
-Legal and administrative procedures
-Supervisory and investigative practices
-Conflict resolution and mediation
-Training and planning principles
-Common computer software and applications

Skill in:

-Effective communication, including public speaking and report writing
-Leadership, supervision, and staff development
-Mediation and facilitation
-Relationship-building and collaboration
-Time and task management

Ability to:

-Lead and support a team
-Interpret and apply employment laws and policies fairly
-Remain professional in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
and procedures
-Learn ADCRR’s security, safety, and inmate management philosophy and programs
-Design, develop, and deliver policy and ER training initiatives
-Diagnose root causes and develop recommendations for corrective strategies
-Provide sound, legal, and fair recommendations
-Write clear, well-reasoned reports and recommendations
-Deliver training and communicate with diverse audiences
-Analyze workplace issues and recommend effective solutions
-Learn, interpret, and equitably apply employment laws as well as ADCRR policies

The ideal candidate will possess a background in conducting investigations and proficiency in report writing.

Prior experience in equal employment opportunity and regulatory compliance, along with a comprehensive understanding of state, federal, and other relevant employment laws, is desired.

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).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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 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.