Correctional Officer FEMALE

Female Correctional Officer 1 – Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC)

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 1 positions at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in Eagle River, Alaska.

Female applicants only.

Pay and leave: up to 16 days of paid leave in the first two years, increasing thereafter, and 12 paid holidays annually.

Work schedule:

84‑hour work week with a week‑on / week‑off schedule that alternates day and night shifts.

• Engage in the structured field training and Correctional Officer Academy, earning a Certificate and subsequent promotion to Correctional Officer 2.
• Implement safety procedures, maintain order and discipline, and respond to emergencies using self‑defense, firearms, and appropriate force.
• Operate security control rooms, conduct routine security checks and inspections, and assist in creating a conducive environment for rehabilitation.
• Read, interpret, and apply statutes, regulations, and procedures to specific situations, and explain them to the public, staff, and inmates.
• Assist in maintaining the facility’s mission of public safety, secure confinement, and offender management planning.

• Age 21 or older and a United States citizen or National.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• Valid driver’s license; a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements may be required for some positions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge and application of self‑defense, firearms, and appropriate force; ability to resolve conflicts with sound judgment.
• Reading and comprehension of statutes, regulations, and procedures; ability to apply and explain them.
• One year of experience in custody, security, or rehabilitation duties within an adult correctional institution, or completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy.
• Willingness to work shift assignments; on‑call availability may be required.
• Background investigation and psychological evaluation required.

• Paid leave: up to 16 days in the first two years, increasing thereafter.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• Structured training and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a dedicated team at a peaceful facility with stunning views of the Chugach Mountains.
• Participation in a collaborative, mission‑focused environment aimed at public safety and offender rehabilitation.

The Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is Alaska’s designated facility for female prisoners, offering a peaceful, private setting with stunning mountain views. The facility comprises 11 buildings, approximately 120,000 square feet, on 62.7 acres of land, and has a capacity for about 400 inmates.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the addresses or phone numbers listed on the Department of Corrections website. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.