Correctional Officer ; Anchorage, AK

Position: Correctional Officer 2 (Anchorage, AK)

Correctional Officer 2 – Anchorage Correctional Complex, Anchorage, Alaska

Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career in law enforcement? The Alaska Department of Corrections is hiring multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions at the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) in Anchorage.

What You Will Be Doing

Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them contribute positively to society.

New Correctional Officer 2s undergo 12‑14 months of structured field training and a seven‑week Correctional Officer Academy. Upon completion, you receive certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

The mission of ACC is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety while supporting staff development and reformative offender programming.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Up to 16 days of paid leave in the first two years of employment, increasing with service, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
• 84‑hour work week on a week‑on/week‑off schedule that alternates between day and night shifts.
• Potential relocation incentives.

Core Competencies

• Follow oral and written instructions and use business software; communicate effectively.
• Apply self‑defense, firearms, and appropriate force; act quickly to defuse conflicts.
• Read and apply statutes, regulations, and procedures; explain them to the public and inmates.

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain order and discipline, operate security control rooms, and conduct security checks.
• Support rehabilitation of prisoners; work toward an environment conducive to reintegration.

Eligibility and Background Requirements

• Age 21 or older, U.S. citizen or National.
• High‑school diploma or GED; a General Educational Development certificate accepted.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; a Commercial Driver’s License may be required for some positions.
• One year of experience as a Correctional Officer at the State level or equivalent, or successful completion of the ACA.
• Successful background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination are required before appointment.

Criminal History & PREA Compliance

• Full criminal history check is required; applicants with offenses listed in the policy may be ineligible.
• Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) – applicants with convictions for sexual or domestic violence offenses are ineligible.

Legal Employment & EEO Statement

Workers must have legal right to work in the United States. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer. The department complies with Title I of the ADA. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. For more information, contact recruitment.services.

Salary and Compensation

Starting salary may be approved up to Step D – $36.74.

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