Correctional Officer ; Anchorage, AK

Correctional Officer 2 – Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC)

Location:

Anchorage, Alaska. The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions for the ACC.

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

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

The mission of the Anchorage Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and offers opportunities for staff development, as well as reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resource management.

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

The ACC offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and specialized training programs exclusive to the Alaska Correctional Complex. The facility covers over 1,900 square miles, serves 40 percent of Alaska’s population, and houses up to 863 inmates across multiple security classifications within a 253,000‑square‑foot facility on 14 acres.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and communicate required information effectively.
• Competence in self‑defense, firearms, and appropriate use of force to protect oneself and others, responding quickly in emergencies and diffusing conflicts with sound judgment.
• Ability to read, comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures to the public and inmates.
• Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operating the security control room, and performing routine security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an environment conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

• Completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy or an equivalent accredited program.

• One year of experience performing duties that support custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution (including service as a Correctional Officer
1).

• Minimum age 21.

• United States citizenship or national.

• High school diploma, home‑school diploma, or General Educational Development certificate.

• Valid driver’s license issued within the United States; some positions may require a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

• Willingness to work shift assignments and on‑call availability.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats may call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or 465‑4095 in Juneau or (907) 465‑3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.