Adult Probation Officer​/2B

Position Overview

Adult Probation Officer 1/2B – Central Classification and Community Placement Unit, Anchorage, Alaska.

• Supervise offenders on furlough status at Community Residential Centers (CRCs) and treatment centers, and assist those serving their term of imprisonment on electronic monitoring or confined at the CRCs.
• Provide case management to assist offenders in their reentry efforts while balancing public safety.
• Collaborate with treatment providers, case managers, and reentry services to ensure the successful transition of offenders back to the community.
• Conduct office visits, risk/needs assessments, classifications, furlough conversions, searches and shakedowns, report writing, service referrals, victim notification, and release planning.

The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a supervised community reintegration process to enhance community safety.

We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization, dedicated to public safety, and respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime.

Our unit offers a dynamic environment with flexible work schedules, cross‑training opportunities, and promotion potential within the unit and division.

The unit offices are located at the Anchorage Correctional Complex, with additional space in local CRCs allowing for independent work and teamwork.

The fast‑paced unit requires regular cross‑training and assistance among staff.

• Interpersonal skills: understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals.
• Computer skills: proficient with computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving: using a logical, systematic approach to address problems or opportunities.
• Oral and written communication: clear, persuasive presentations and effective listening.
• Flexibility: openness to change, adaptability to new information and changing conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or equivalent experience. Qualified applicants must be: 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen or national, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment. Eligibility to obtain a basic correctional officer certificate within 14 months of hire (if not already certified).

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Minimum experience:

Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, or law enforcement; or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience valued at one month per 2.67 semester hours.

• Advancement to Adult Probation Officer 2B requires completion of the Adult Probation Officer Academy and Field Training Manual; promotion to Adult Probation Officer 2 occurs after completing all training and certification requirements.

• Eligibility:
No felony or domestic‑violence misdemeanor convictions; no conviction for dishonesty or moral turpitude in the past ten years; no undisclosed criminal history; no recent controlled‑substance violations; no convictions that would preclude firearm possession or required security clearance.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Amber J. Ingalls‑Adkins
Adult Probation Officer 3
907‑269‑7497
amber.ingalls-adkins