Correctional Officer 2 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK)

State of Alaska • Eagle River, AK

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in Eagle River, Alaska. Due to the needs of the Institution this Recruitment is for Female Applicants Only. 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. At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, you'll join a dedicated team working together to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term goals for the benefit of the facility and department. Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is Alaska's designated facility for female prisoners. Located in Eagle River, it offers a peaceful and private setting with stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. The facility includes 11 buildings, covering approximately 120,000 square feet of space, and is situated on 62.7 acres of land. It has a capacity for around 400 prisoners.

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.
• 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.
• Some positions may require possession of a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements issued within the United States.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants who fail to provide this information will be deemed to be ineligible for interview or further consideration.
• Applicants with an employment action that makes them ineligible for certification under APSC regulations will be ineligible to receive an interview or further consideration.
• For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class, "misdemeanor" means: 1) A crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed. 2) A crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court is a "misdemeanor" conviction if the crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed. 3) An offense punishable as a misdemeanor in Alaska or under the law of another jurisdiction, that results in a completed suspended imposition of sentence, expungement of record, or a pardon, is considered a "misdemeanor" conviction unless the offense was committed by the person before the age of 21.
• A qualified applicant may 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
• 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.
• 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.
• A full criminal history check is required for all applicants.
• YOU WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS WITHOUT COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR NOTARIZED F-3 PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FORM.
• Applicants will be required to submit copies of the following documents: Certified Highschool/GED transcripts (must be received directly from certifying institution and show date of graduation) Birth certificate or valid passport HS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation, if applicable Naturalization certificate, if applicable DD-214 form, if applicable (must show date and type of discharge and reason for separation narrative for all periods of service in each branch of the military, such as the DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form) Military Evaluations, if applicable
• All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of these requirements.
• The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
• If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
• The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders.
• PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has 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 institutions.
• 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.
• This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
• A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN.
• DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice.
• Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
• All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted.
• The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
• This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.
• In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
• A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
• If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
• Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

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
• Routine security checks and inspections
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners

Benefits

• 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
• Receiving 11 paid holidays annually
• 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.
• 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.
• Recruitment Incentive Leave for proactively participating in recruiting efforts for Correctional Officer 1/2 positions.
• Correctional Officers who recruit a new officer, who successfully completes probation and the academy, are eligible to be awarded an additional 60 hours of personal leave to be credited to their leave account.

What This Job Offers

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