Correctional Officer ; SW

Overview

Are you looking to start a new, exciting career in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The 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.

Embark on a career in Corrections with 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. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.

Correctional Officers receive up to 16 days of paid leave in their first two years of employment, which increases based on years of service. They also receive 12 paid holidays annually. This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a week on/week off schedule that alternates between day and night shifts.

Our facilities operate 24/7, 365 days a year, offering dynamic work environments with opportunities for career advancement and specialized training programs exclusive to the Alaska Department of Corrections. Serving the Great State of Alaska, our facilities house unsentenced, sentenced, and Federal inmates. We have a dedicated staff including medical professionals and other experts. If you seek a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a real difference, the Alaska Department of Corrections might be the right place for you.

To be successful in the position, a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, knowledge of business software, and effectively communicate required information.
• Ability to learn and apply techniques of self-defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself and others, and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population.

• Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate the security control room, learn and apply techniques for handling unruly and violent prisoners, using minimum force, and perform routine security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Be at least 21 years old, a United States citizen or national, and have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent). Appointment is conditional on successful completion of a thorough background investigation, medical examination, drug screening, and mental health evaluation. A valid driver’s license is required. Willingness to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required. If not continuously employed in a Corrections role in Alaska, you may need to obtain a basic correctional officer certificate within 14 months of hire per Alaska Police Standards Council requirements.

The department conducts background checks and adheres to PREA standards. Applicants with disqualifying criminal history may be ineligible for interview or employment.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. This position may involve firearms; certain disqualifications apply for misdemeanor domestic violence offenses.

The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer. EEO accommodations are available as needed.

Questions regarding application submission should be directed to the Workplace Alaska system. For password assistance or more information, contact the Recruitment & Retention Unit.