Correctional Officer FEMALE ; Eagle River, AK

** Due to the needs of the Institution this Recruitment is for Female Applicants Only**

Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two (2) years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 11 paid holidays annually.

This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of week on/week off that alternates day/night shifts.

What you will be doing:

Correctional Officer 1 positions perform work under the immediate supervision of experienced staff and supervisors to learn the duties expected and perform skills for the custody, security, care, and reformation of prisoners assigned to the department's custody. The incumbent participates in on-the-job and classroom training programs through the Department of Corrections Training Academy and Field Training Programs and performs assigned tasks at the entry level.

During the first 12-14 months of employment, new Correctional Officers are provided structured field training within the prison and will attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successfully completing the training and receiving the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate, the incumbent will promote to the Correctional Officer 2 level.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry. Correctional Officers are the cornerstone to the Department's mission through their daily interaction with offenders. This daily interaction with offenders affords the Correctional Officers the opportunity to help people become better citizens more capable of functioning in society upon release, thereby helping to reduce the rate of recidivism within the State of Alaska.

Benefits of joining our team:

At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center you will be joining an elite group of dedicated individuals who work together to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term goals for the benefit of the facility and department. This position offers a valuable career opportunity with excellent benefits within the Department of Corrections. You are encouraged to apply if you are interested in advancing your career.

The working environment you can expect:

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is the State of Alaska dedicated facility for housing female prisoners. Located in Eagle River Alaska. It is a peaceful, private, heavily wooded setting with breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains. The institution includes 11 buildings containing approximately 1020 sq ft of space. It sits on 62.7 acres of land with the capacity of 400 prisoners.

Who we are looking for:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, knowledge of business software, and effectively communicate required information.
• Ability to learn and apply techniques of self-defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself / others and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population.

Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards Council
AND
One year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
At the time of employment: be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National; have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local school district within a state as having met that state's graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development certificate.

Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 is conditional, pending successful completion of a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.

This class series is considered technical/paraprofessional for purposes of evaluating minimum qualifications.
Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.
Some positions may require possession of a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements issued within the United States.
Employees must be willing to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.

Individuals not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska…