Correctional Officer ; PCN -Multi

Overview

Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that’s more than just a job? Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1s at the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex (LCCC) located in Juneau, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video: DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (). Watch Alaska DOC’s Correctional Officer video:
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Build a career that provides security in benefits and salary, with room for personal growth and advancement as part of a team that is a community pillar. Schedule is week-on, week-off: 6am–6pm one week, then 6pm–6am the next, alternating. You are scheduled six months of the year; with this schedule, a week of vacation yields three consecutive weeks off. After arrival and the first week of orientation, you start as supervisor of inmates with a Field Training Officer to learn care, custody, security, and reformation of inmates.

During the first 12–14 months, new officers receive structured field training and attend a 7-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successful training and earning the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate, you will promote 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 are the cornerstone of the Department's mission through daily interaction with offenders, helping people become better citizens and supporting reduced recidivism.

• Work with a dynamic group of individuals
• Work with experienced DOC professionals
• Assist and promote personal growth of subordinates through training, coaching, mentoring

Lemon Creek Correctional Center operates 24/7/365. It houses male and female inmates with capacity up to 226 and employs about 90 staff. Mandatory overtime may be required if minimum staffing is not met.

• Highly motivated applicants with strong written and oral communication, initiative, mature and assertive leadership, adaptability, and the ability to mentor and coach others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility, honesty, integrity, attention to detail, and computer skills.
• Ability to interface with other agencies, the public, and knowledge of Department Policies and Procedures.

At the time of employment: be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National; have a high school diploma or GED recognized by a state/local district; or have a GED certificate.

Appointment to Correctional Officer 1 is conditional, pending successful completion of background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination. This class series is considered technical/paraprofessional for minimum qualifications. Possess a valid US driver’s license at time of appointment. Employees must be willing to work shifts and may be required to be on call. If not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, in a relevant corrections role, you must meet APSC requirements within 14 months of hire.

Disclosure of prior employment actions is required. See the original posting for detailed misdemeanor and certification rules and exceptions. Important notice: a full criminal history check is required for all applicants, and notarized F-3 Personal History Statement must be submitted with the application.

Mandatory documentation may include: certified high school transcripts or GED, birth certificate or valid passport, HS foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable, naturalization certificate if applicable, DD-214 if applicable, and other military evaluations.

If selected for an interview, provide the last three performance evaluations. PREA notice applies; candidates with PREA disqualifications will not be hired or promoted. Education details: if post-secondary education is used to…