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About the Position

The Program Coordinator with Inmate Services and Programs coordinates all aspects of the programs in the Custody Support Division. This role ensures that all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related field.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in coordinating and administering public programs and services.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Experience working in behavioral modification programs or social services.
• Experience working in a correctional secure care environment.
• Master's degree in related field.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Coordinates, administers plans, develops, and implements inmate programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in partnership with Program Supervisor.
• Evaluates, develops, and distributes program curriculum/materials; implements changes as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts special events, projects, and ceremonies.
• Prepares regular reports and collects data regarding inmate program progress and recidivism rates.
• Prepares and provides recommendations for programs, supplemental programs, and related activities.
• Uses a computer to create, maintain or query program records, information, or data.
• Maintains statistical data for grants as required.
• Surveys inmate populations and communicates with outside agencies and vendors to assess programming needs.
• Assesses eligibility of inmates for program participation.
• Assists with the development and implementation of inmate transition programs.
• Participates and makes recommendations with selection and hiring process.
• Researches, responds to, and resolves complaints/concerns from inmates regarding program operations.
• Ensures that non-office personnel working with the program are cleared for jail access.
• Participates in training for detention and civilian staff.
• Represents the Division at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other related events; serves on committees as necessary.
• Acts as liaison and coordinates with other County departments such as Adult Probation, Elections, Public Defender's Office, Juvenile Probation, and other criminal justice agencies as directed by supervisor.
• Recommends updates for the Division Operational Manual and Volunteer Handbook.
• Works with Program Supervisor to ensure that programming is evidence based or has sound foundations for implementation, inmates are screened based on eligibility criteria, and all programs and reentry services align with the principles outlined by MCSO.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintains good attendance to perform tasks as scheduled and assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors in a secured care environment with regular inmate contact. Responsibilities require accuracy, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, and managing frequent interruptions and time pressures.

Work environment

• Indoors
• Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Conditions frequently include confined area, stairs or ladders, high noise level, bright lighting, exposure to contagious diseases
• Conditions may rarely include chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust
  

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Climbing
• Wearing protective gear
• Lifting floor to waist twenty (20) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder twenty (20) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead twenty (20) pounds
• Carrying a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of 20 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of 20 feet
  

Social environment

• Dangerous environment
• Interruptions
• Time pressures
• High volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Public contact
• Conditions frequently include public contact
• Conditions may rarely include isolation, overtime/rotating shifts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Program planning and implementation techniques.
• Needs based assessment techniques and activities.

Skill in

• Analyzing details and applying deductive reasoning.
• Comprehending and interpreting departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Establishing program objectives that support departmental goals.
• Directing the workflow of others.

Ability to

• Serve as subject matter expert on department and division activities and work procedures.
• Create and present informative and engaging content to varied audiences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
• Maintain composure under stressful conditions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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