Job No: 542478
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance,Research,Program Management
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
POLICY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Job Location:
Address: Office of the General Counsel
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov
Posting Details:
Salary: $94,026.00
Grade: 25
Closing Date: 07/30/2026
Job Summary:
Are you an expert in Policy Development? Do you have a Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice? Join our team of Policy professionals changing the correctional environment. Apply today!
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an expert in policy administration to become the Policy Program Administrator. This position is the Administrator of the policy unit, responsible for overseeing the development of policies and written instructions for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Reentry and Rehabilitation. Ensures the efficiency and integrity of the policy system through the development and implementation of process guidelines, ongoing collaborative communication with executive leadership, and facilitation of subject matter expert teams to advise on policy development. Also supervises policy unit staff managing workflow processes.
Job Duties:
Researches and writes policy documents and correspondence on behalf of Agency leadership
Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of historical and restricted policies and documents
Manages and oversees daily operations of the Policy Unit
Supervises assigned staff, including workload distribution, performance management, coaching, and employee development
Establishes operational priorities, procedures, and workflow processes
Develops and implements process improvements
Monitors unit productivity and performance metrics
Establishes expectations and goals for programs and staff
Participates in organizational planning, restructuring initiatives, and special projects related to policy unit operations
Provides training to agency subject matter experts on the policy process and facilitates subject matter expert teams to advise on policy development
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Correctional programs, policies, and operations
Principles, concepts, and current practices in project management, policy development, and government organizations
Management and supervisory practices
Skill in:
Leadership
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Investigation, research, analysis, and evaluation
Organization
Project management
Conflict resolution
Ability to:
Rapidly process and interpret complex information
Sustain concentration to manage competing demands in a fast-paced and stressful business environment
Anticipate based on pattern recognition
Employ advanced oral communication skills to convey complex information in a high-demand and stressful work environment
Function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Selective Preference(s):
Senior or Executive Level experience in the development of policies
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or relevant field from an accredited college/university
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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).
Benefits:
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
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.
