Correctional Officer 1
Location: Eagle River
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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. This is a continuous
recruitment posting, if you have already applied for a Correctional
Officer position, there is no need to reapply. 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." Moving and
relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates
based on location and vacancy rates. What you will be doing:
Correctional Officer 1 positions perform work under the immediate
supervision of experienced staff and supervisors to learn the
duties expected and perform skills for the custody, security, care,
and reformation of prisoners assigned to the department's custody.
The incumbent participates in on-the-job and classroom training
programs through the Department of Corrections Training Academy and
Field Training Programs and performs assigned tasks at the entry
level. During the first 12-14 months of employment, new
Correctional Officers are provided structured field training within
the prison and will attend a seven-week Correctional Officer
Academy. After successfully completing the training and receiving
the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer
Certificate, the incumbent will promote to the Correctional Officer
2 level. Our organization, mission, and culture: 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. Correctional Officers are the cornerstone to the
Department's mission through their daily interaction with
offenders. This daily interaction with offenders affords the
Correctional Officers the opportunity to help people become better
citizens more capable of functioning in society upon release,
thereby helping to reduce the rate of recidivism within the State
of Alaska. The working environment you can expect: You will be
working in a correctional facility (links to each facility below).
Correctional facilities are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year. Mandatory overtime may be required at some
facilities. 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. In the supplemental Questions, you
can choose your preferred location(s) from facilities listed below:
The Department of Corrections is looking for motivated, flexible,
and detail-oriented individuals to join our team. There are 13
operating jails/prisons statewide housing a capacity of over 4,664
male/female offenders and employing more than 1,000 staff
consisting of both Correctional Officers and support staff. For job
seekers unfamiliar with the Alaska Department of Corrections, the
following is a listing of communities where our facilities are
located along with links for more information. We are currently
recruiting for the following institutions: Bethel - Yukon Kuskokwim
Correctional Center -
http://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/yukon-kuskokwim Ketchikan -
Ketchikan Correctional Center -
https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/ketchikan Nome - Anvil Mountain
Correctional Center -
https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/anvil-mountain Seward - Spring
Creek Correctional Center -
http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/spring-creek
Wasilla/Pt. Mackenzie - Goose Creek Correctional Center - Goose
Creek Correctional Center Home | Institutions | Alaska Department
of Corrections The assigned hourly salary is dependent on location.
Additional information can be located at:
http://www.correct.state.ak.us/officer-recruitment/correctional-benefits-pay
(if the location you're interested in applying for is not listed,
please use the base Anchorage information).Minimum Qualifications
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.
Special Note: Appointment to Correctional Officer 1 is conditional,
pending successful completion of a thorough background
investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and
medical examination. This class series is considered
technical/paraprofessional for purposes of evaluating minimum
qualifications. 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. 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. Additional Required Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND
DEADLINE 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. The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and
Background Packet can be downloaded at:
https://doc.alaska.gov/admin/docs/Background%20Packet%20and%20Instructions.pdf?022223
Once completed and notarized return to:
doc.backgroundunit@alaska.gov As part of the personal history,
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 Upon successfully
passing screening criteria, qualified candidates will receive a job
offer that is conditional. The conditional job offer is contingent
upon the applicant completing and passing: a background
investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and
psychological evaluation. The medical examination requirement will
be coordinated and paid for by the Department. All job offers are
conditional pending successful completion of these requirements.
The Department also recognizes that recruiting efforts by
Correctional Officers is an effective tool for new recruits. Under
the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement,
current officers may be credited with 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. Correctional
Facilities are located in various Alaska communities and during the
application process, applicants will be allowed to select their
preference for consideration and may select more than one location;
however, successful applicants will be offered positions based upon
total number of vacancies and the needs of the department. PREA
NOTIFICATION 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 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.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the
minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of
the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate
the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required
to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum
qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the
time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the
discretion of the hiring manager. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN
EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges, universities, or
high schools may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed
above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the
education credentials have been submitted to a private organization
that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational
credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs;
or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other
institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full
value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the
post-secondary institution or high school. It is your
responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK
EXPERIENCE If using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you
must also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of
employment and whether full or part-time. Applicant Profiles will
be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum
Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may
not advance to the interview and selection phase of the
recruitment. FIREARMS 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. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS Please be
aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety
Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management
System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of
Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. 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. FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of
Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The
successful candidate must pass a criminal history check. MULTIPLE
VACANCIES NOTICE This recruitment may be used for more than one (1)
vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be
used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this
recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply
to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all
vacancies. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with
disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or
services, or alternative communication formats, please call
1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711
or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel &
Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The
State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. WORKPLACE ALASKA
APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application
submission or system operation errors should be directed to the
Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907)
465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for
information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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Contact Information Recruitment & Retention Unit (907) 269-5455
DOC.JoinOurTeam@alaska.gov
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