Adult Probation Officer 1/2A (PCN 20-6319)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2A for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska. This role is responsible for a full range of probation work in an institution, managing 80 to 100 clients. Duties include performing classification reviews, interviewing and evaluating persons seeking parole/probation, preparing reports, conducting individual counseling, assessing needs, and referring clients appropriately to work and rehabilitation centers. The Alaska Department of Corrections is committed to providing secure confinement, reformative programs, and supervised community reintegration to enhance public safety. They strive to be a safe, open, and respectful organization dedicated to public safety, treating victims of crime and offenders with dignity and respect, and promoting reform.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
• Or substitution: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.
• Or substitution: 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).
• At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must 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.
• Individuals not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska Department of Corrections in a "correctional officer," "probation officer," or "parole officer" position, as defined by 13 AAC 85.900, are subject to requirements established by Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC).
• As a condition of continued employment, these individuals must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the APSC within 14 months of hire.
• Any employment action that resulted in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline, must be disclosed at the time of application to vacancies within this classification.
• 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 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).
• Must provide Resume, Last 3 performance evaluations, and 3 professional references if selected for an interview.
• Must have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal history check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 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. And 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.
• Or substitution: Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).

Responsibilities

• Perform classification reviews
• Interview and evaluate persons seeking parole/probation
• Prepare reports
• Conduct individual counseling
• Assess needs and refer appropriately to work and rehabilitation centers

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development
• Positive workplace culture
• Frequent interactions across multiple disciplines within the institution
• Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage, close to local shopping and dining options
• Assist and promote personal growth of subordinates through training, coaching, and mentoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level