Correctional Officer ; SW.03B

Overview

Effective July 1, 2025, the wage for this position increased by 11%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Are you looking to expand your current experience in Corrections and/or Law Enforcement?

Want a job that's challenging and rewarding at the same time?

The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions.

This is a continuous recruitment posting. If you have already applied for a Correctional Officer position, there is no need to reapply.

Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two years based on years of service, as well as 11 paid holidays annually.

This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of week on/week off that alternates day/night shifts.

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 contribute to society. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community.

New Correctional Officer 2s undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training, you will receive certification as a Correctional Officer from the Alaska Police Standards Council.

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. Additionally, they 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.

Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates.

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 that includes medical professionals, acute psychiatric medical personnel, 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/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.

To truly excel in this position, a candidate will have or develop the following competencies:

• Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate security control room, learn and apply techniques of handling unruly and violent prisoners, using the minimum force necessary, in resolving situations, and routine security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.
• The Department of Corrections is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team. With 13 facilities statewide, we house over 4,664 offenders and employ more than 1,000 staff, including Correctional Officers and support staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and maintaining safety, we would love to hear from you. Join us in positively impacting our communities!

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