Address:

Classification and Population Management
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $43,560.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 1/22/2026

Do you have experience working with offender release computations? Are you an expert at understanding court sentencing documents? Join our amazing Time Computation team. Don’t wait, Apply now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a Time Computation Technician Senior with excellent communication skills and a great motivator. This position is responsible for proficiency in sentence calculation methodologies and processes. Works under the direct supervision of unit supervisors and managers. Plays a crucial role in researching current and historical laws pertaining to sentencing structures and application and/or court orders to ensure accurate and timely releases of inmates. Deconstructs court orders to determine appropriate sentencing structures and annotate correct release dates. In addition, reviews and responds to correspondence regarding information and time computations.

- Performs complex audits of sentence calculations for a variety of releases using correct methodologies and processes
- Provides release dates to the institutions and inmates
- Provides day-to-day applications of how to interpret legal documents to ensure accurate sentencing structure and all applicable statutes are cited in the court documents
- Reviews computer systems relating to release criteria to ensure correct sentence structure for accurate and precise release dates
- Provides daily application of knowledge of the requirements for the Forfeiture/Restoration/Rescission process
- Reviews correspondence from families, law enforcement officials, institutions, offenders, legal representatives, and other jurisdictions regarding the information on time computations
- May be required to assist in the training of new staff within the unit, other ADCRR staff, or outside agencies
- Attends staff meeting
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), State and Federal Laws, ADCRR department policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and time computation procedures pertaining to inmate release
- Court decisions and ADCRR policies relating to sentence calculations
- Methods of releases and time computations and techniques
- Current and historical law pertaining to sentence structures and court decisions to ensure accurate and timely releases from ADCRR custody/control
- Computers and various applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Various types of inmate releases
- Time computation procedures
- Mathematics
- Business English, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Skill in:
- Written, verbal, and listening communication
- Mathematical computations
- Interpretation and analysis of legal documents and legal terminology
- Building and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships
- Attention to detail
- Computers, related peripheral equipment, and various software programs
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making

Ability to:
- Understand, explain, and apply State and Federal laws
- Research and interpret ARS, court orders, and policies
- Deconstruct court orders to determine appropriate sentencing structures
- Work on multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously while providing a high level of customer service
- Train staff
- Determine the correct credits available for forfeiture, restoration, and rescission to determine the correct release dates

- Two (2) years of experience as an intermediate-level technician or equivalent

Candidates are required to attain Time Computation Certification through ADCRR by achieving the required passing score of 85% or higher for retention in this position.

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 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).

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.