Administrative Assistant 2 (PCN 20-6833)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole, is recruiting an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Anchorage Probation Office in Anchorage, Alaska. This position provides paraprofessional support to commissioned peace officers and performs administrative duties that help maintain a functioning field office.

The role provides administrative support for scheduling, correspondence, and office records; processes payables, travel packets, timekeeping materials, and expenditure reconciliations; coordinates communications among probation staff, external partners, and statewide offices; and tracks inventory, orders supplies, and maintains supporting documentation. The position regularly interacts with staff, defendants, offenders, and community members, collecting information and directing it to appropriate channels.

The Division’s mission is to enhance public safety, assist the court with the fair administration of justice, and provide quality supervision that holds defendants accountable while connecting them with community partners and resources. Flexible schedules may be available after probationary-period guidelines are met, depending on office needs. The role includes paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and provided parking.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: six months of entry-level technical experience in an administrative functional area such as human resources, accounting, administration, or procurement; one year of advanced-level clerical experience; one year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours); or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and advanced-level clerical experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
• Pass a criminal history check and required fingerprinting.
• Obtain Department of Public Safety security clearance to use the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
• If selected for an interview, provide three professional references and the three most recent employee evaluations.
• Provide transcripts if post-secondary education is used to meet minimum qualifications.
• Maintain documentation establishing legal authorization to work in the United States; the State of Alaska does not sponsor employment.
• Demonstrate customer service, interpersonal skills, information management, and teamwork competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Anchorage Probation, including scheduling, correspondence management, and maintaining accurate office records.
• Process payables, travel packets, timekeeping materials, and expenditure reconciliations in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate communications among probation staff, external partners, and statewide offices.
• Track inventory, order supplies, and maintain documentation supporting daily office operations.
• Interact regularly with staff, defendants, offenders, and community members; collect information and relay it to appropriate channels.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules may be available after meeting probationary period guidelines, depending on office needs.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Parking is provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed