Correctional Officer 1 (Seward, AK)

State of Alaska•Seward, AK

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that's more than just a job? Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com) Watch Alaska DOC's Correctional Officer video here: Correctional officers_30 sec.mp4 (vimeo.com) Watch the SCCC video here: https://vimeo.com/792701037/46c90db065 What You Will Be Doing: Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you! New Correctional Officers undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of Spring Creek Correctional Center is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. Benefits of Joining Our Team: 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. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Spring Creek Correctional Center is a maximum-security, state-operated adult correctional institution with a capacity of over 500 male inmates and approximately 200 staff. While many inmates serve long-term sentences, we also house those serving shorter sentences. Who We Are Looking For: 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; and 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; and Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners. For job seekers unfamiliar with the Seward area, the following are a few highlights about some of the features of our area: The community of Seward is nestled against a backdrop of peaks and passes sculpted by Ice Age glaciers; Seward's ice-free harbor has long served as a natural gateway to the vast scenic and resource riches of Alaska's huge interior. Residents enjoy outstanding outdoor recreation including the Kenai Fjords National Park, which is dominated by glaciated landscapes. Exit Glacier is one of the many glaciers in the park and is only a short drive from downtown Seward. Seward is located on Resurrection Bay, a fickle body of water teeming with an abundant species of fish and frolicking marine mammals. Seward is home to the Mt. Marathon Race which is run every July 4th. The race totals 3.1miles and climbs 3022 feet. Top finishers cross the finish line in about an hour. Seward schools are second to none, with the Seward Elementary School being selected as a 2008 "No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School." The region offers fantastic marine boating, fishing and hunting, cross-country skiing, bird watching, hiking, kayaking, running and biking, and much, much more Please see the Chamber of Commerce's website at http://seward.com/ For more information, visit the following sites: http://www.cityofseward.us http://sewardcitynews.com www.alaskasealife.org

Requirements

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
At the time of employment: 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
Employees must be willing to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required
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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.
Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year