Correctional Officer ; SW

About the Position

Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions. This is a continuous recruitment posting. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.

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

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 positively contribute to society. New Correctional Officers undergo 12‑14 months of structured field training and attend a seven‑week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2.

The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. We provide secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.

• Paid leave: up to 16 days in the first two years, increasing with years of service.
• Paid holidays: 12 annually.
• Relocation incentives may be available.
• Workforce: 13 facilities statewide, over 4,664 offenders, 1,000 staff.

Facilities operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Workforce includes medical and psychiatric professionals. Opportunities for career advancement and specialized training programs exclusive to the Department.

Core Competencies

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and apply self‑defense, firearms, appropriate force, and conflict de‑escalation.
• Ability to read, comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them, and explain them to the public and inmates.

Additional Competencies

• Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate the security control room, conduct security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a rehabilitative environment.

• Bethel, Fairbanks, Kenai, Ketchikan, Palmer (Mat‑Su Pretrial & Palmer Correctional Center), Seward, Wasilla/Pt. Mackenzie.

• 21 years of age, U.S. citizen or national.
• High‑school diploma or GED recognized by a state or local district.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must pass background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.
• Willing to work shift assignments and on‑call availability.

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.