Correctional Officer 2 (SW26.04B)

State of Alaska • Statewide, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions. This is a continuous recruitment posting. Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two (2) years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 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." 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
• One year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution.
• 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.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of business software.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.
• Must not have 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.
• Must not have 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.
• Must not have illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time.
• Must not have 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.
• Must not have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
• Must not have 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.
• Must not have 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 not have engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including: Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may require possession of a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements issued within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society.
• 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.
• Conduct routine security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Benefits

• Up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two (2) years based on years of service.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates.
• Recruitment Incentive Leave for proactively participating in recruiting efforts for Correctional Officer 1/2 positions.
• Current officers may be credited with an additional 60 hours of personal leave if they recruit a new officer who successfully completes probation and the academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED