Pretrial Services Officer 1/2 (Day Shift, PCN 20-6110, 20-6119, 20-6017)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, is recruiting multiple Pretrial Services Officers for the Anchorage Pretrial Office in Anchorage, Alaska. Positions are flexibly staffed at level 1 or 2, with the offer level based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. Employees hired at level 1 may advance to level 2 after completing the required training plan and meeting the qualifications, including applicable academy, field training, and certification requirements.

Pretrial Services Officers supervise defendants using evidence-based practices and help enhance public safety while supporting individuals in transforming their lives. The work combines office duties with community fieldwork in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The office is located in Bayview near downtown Anchorage.

Employees must meet the stated age, citizenship, education, and driver’s-license conditions; carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency; and satisfy applicable Alaska Police Standards Council certification requirements. Shift assignments and on-call availability may be required. Hiring is subject to background and criminal-history investigations, fingerprinting, and required security clearance for access to the Alaska Public Safety Information Network.

Requirements

• Pretrial Services Officer 1: A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university; or four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, or law enforcement; or a combination of postsecondary education and qualifying paraprofessional experience, with 2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education equivalent to one month of experience.
• Pretrial Services Officer 2: Successful completion of training under a formally established State of Alaska Pretrial Services Officer 1 flexible staffing training plan; or a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement, or corrections; or five years in a combination of postsecondary education and qualifying paraprofessional experience, with 2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education equivalent to one month of experience.
• At employment, must be at least 21 years old and a United States citizen or United States National.
• Must have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or local school district as meeting graduation requirements, or a General Educational Development certificate.
• Must possess a valid U.S.-issued driver’s license at appointment.
• Must carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency qualification.
• May be required to work shift assignments and be available on call.
• Applicable employees must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council within 14 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Must satisfy applicable Alaska Police Standards Council eligibility requirements, including restrictions related to criminal convictions, controlled-substance use, certification history, and other specified conduct.
• Must submit a completed and notarized F-3 Personal History Statement and required background documents; a full criminal-history check and fingerprinting are required.
• Must pass the required criminal-history check and obtain the Department of Public Safety security clearance required to use APSIN.
• If selected for an interview, must provide three professional references and the last three performance evaluations, if applicable.
• Must disclose employment actions resulting in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline when applying.

Responsibilities

• Monitor defendants’ compliance through office visits, field checks, testing, and risk-based supervision.
• Draft reports.
• Perform arrests.
• Analyze electronic monitoring data.
• Install and manage electronic monitoring equipment.
• Communicate effectively in office and community settings.
• Take prompt action on violations to ensure public safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

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