Adult Probation Officer 1/2A (PCN 20-4332)

State of Alaska•Bethel, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2A for the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center (YKCC) located in Bethel, Alaska. This position is responsible for the full range of Probation and Parole work at YKCC. The incumbent will work directly with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, the Court system, the Alaska Board of Parole, the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender Agency, the Tundra Center Community Residential Center, and other community agencies to assist inmates in their re-entry efforts while balancing community safety. The incumbent will make recommendations to the PO III and Superintendent regarding appropriate custody levels and housing placements.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.
Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience).
Successful completion of training under a formally established Adult Probation Officer 1-2 (A or B) flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor.
Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).
Be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National.
Have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local school district within a state as having met that state's graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development certificate.
Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.
Have not been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court.
Have not been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more driving under the influence offenses.
Have not illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time.
Have not illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
Have not used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
Have not been denied certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
Have not ever used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer.
Must complete and submit a notarized F-3 Personal History Statement Form.
Must provide certified Highschool/GED transcripts, birth certificate or valid passport, HS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation (if applicable), Naturalization certificate (if applicable), DD-214 form (if applicable), Military Evaluations (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Security: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Responsibilities

Work directly with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, the Court system, the Alaska Board of Parole, the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender Agency, the Tundra Center Community Residential Center, and other community agencies to assist inmates in their re-entry efforts while balancing community safety.
Make recommendations to the PO III and Superintendent regarding appropriate custody levels and housing placements.