ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:

Prison Operations Division

701 East Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $43,200.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 03/20/2026

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Contract Bed Coordinator (Program Project Specialist I), who performs advanced administrative and operational support in the coordination of specialized projects and program activities. This position is also responsible for managing sensitive processes with accuracy , confidentiality, and compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations within the Department of Corrections.

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- Operates secure terminal systems such as the Arizona Criminal Justice System (ACJIS), and other authorized databases to collect, verify, and analyze data as it pertains to private facilities, new hires, contractors, visitors, and renewals
- Compiles information, and presents findings to administration for decision-making
- Receives, processes, and disseminates fingerprint cards in accordance with established procedures, and privacy regulations
- Researches, and analyzes information and documentation in support of legal, public information requests, inmate claims, complaints, and drafts responses as needed
- Acts as liaison with the department, State, and county law enforcement entities to provide accurate information
- Develops and implements procedures for various Contract Beds programs such as Visitation Customer Service Compliance and Visitation Denial Appeal
- Identifies areas for process improvement
- Assists the Contract Beds Manager, and Executive Assistant with tracking and analyzing the cost associated with services rendered by vendors to ensure accurate billing
- Develops and/or improves methods and procedures in data collection
- Prepares site audits
- Researches, analyzes, and compiles data, identifies discrepancies, drafts corrective action plan, prepares report audit findings for management review and dissemination
- Provides office coverage, maintains ACIS accounts, attends meetings, completes inventory as needed
- Drives on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Detailed office practices and procedures
- Computer equipment
- Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS)
- Local Area Network System/Wide Area Network System, personal computer access procedures, and various computer software applications
- Development and implementation of operating processes and procedures
- Department policies and procedures
- Virtual Private Network and host-on-demand (or equivalent) telecommunications connectivity system
- Prison staffing protocols to enable access rights appropriate to user needs
- Reporting and records management associated with ACJIS and ACIS
- Acceptable phone etiquette and basic customer service standards

Skill in:
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Good command of the English language
- Research and data collection
- Organization
- Systems concepts and development
- Implementation and evaluation/assessment of agency goals and objectives
- Maintaining positive working relationships at all levels including internal and external contacts
- Providing guidance and expertise in the development and implementation of projects

Ability to:
- Work independently and adapt to changing environments and assignments
- Multitask
- Maintain confidentiality
- Meets deadlines
- Understand, apply and comply with laws, rules, regulations and procedures
- Learns to use various computerized equipment and data systems
- Work in a correctional setting

- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Must possess ACJIS Level B Operator Certification at time of hire, or obtain and maintain certification within three (3) months of selection

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 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.