Correctional Officer

Position Summary

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting Correctional Officer 1's for the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex in Juneau, Alaska.

• Oversee and supervise inmates, maintain custody, security, and reformation.
• Work a week‑on, week‑off schedule with alternating day and night shifts, totaling six months of service each year.
• Complete a structured field training program and a 7‑week Correctional Officer Academy within the first 12‑14 months of employment.
• Obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate and be eligible for promotion to Correctional Officer 2 level.
• Adhere to daily procedures and policies to promote successful community reentry and reduce recidivism.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and houses up to 226 inmates, serving both male and female populations. The facility employs approximately 90 staff members and may require mandatory overtime if staffing levels fall below minimum requirements.

• Dynamic work environment with experienced DOC professionals.
• Opportunities for personal growth and advancement.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.

• Age 21 or older
• United States citizen or national
• High‑school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued within the United States
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Initiative, maturity, and assertive leadership abilities
• Positive attitude, flexibility, honesty, and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and coach others
• Computer proficiency and attention to detail
• Ability to interface with other agencies, the public, and knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Willingness to work shift assignments and on‑call availability
• Successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation
• Compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and other criminal history requirements (no felonies or specified misdemeanors, disqualifying offenses, or prior removal from APSC certification)

• Last three performance evaluations

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and provide proof prior to reporting to duty.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.