Adult Probation Officer 1​/2A (PCN 20-4332

Adult Probation Officer 1/2A

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2A for the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center (YKCC) located in Bethel, Alaska.

This position is responsible for the full range of Probation and Parole work  incumbent will work directly with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, the Court system, the Alaska Board of Parole, the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender Agency, the Tundra Center Community Residential Center, and other community agencies to assist inmates in their re-entry efforts while balancing community safety.

The incumbent will make recommendations to the PO III and Superintendent regarding appropriate custody levels and housing placements.

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.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Flexible work schedules
• An opportunity to make a difference in people's lives
• Career Development and training
• Excellent benefits
• Being part of a team consisting of a rewarding group of professionals

The working environment you can expect is a multi-function, state operated adult correctional institution with a capacity of 220 male and female inmates and employs a staff of 51.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Security
• Oral and Written Communication

PJ04A1 – Adult Probation Officer 1

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

Or substitution:

Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.

Or substitution:

Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience).

PJ04A2–Adult Probation Officer 2A

Successful completion of training under a formally established Adult Probation Officer 1-2 (A or

B) flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska

OR

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

And

One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor.

Or substitution:

Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).

A full criminal history check is required for all applicants. You will not move forward in the process without completing and submitting your notarized F-3 Personal History Statement Form. The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and Background Packet can be downloaded at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20

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