Pretrial Services Officer 1/2
Company: SOA/Dept of Corrections
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: April 26, 2025
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Job Description:
The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation
and Parole is recruiting for a Pretrial Services Officer 1/2
located at the Anchorage Pretrial Office in Anchorage, Alaska.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to
understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Watch Alaska DOC's video here:
DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com)
Watch Alaska DOC's Division of Pretrial, Probation, & Parole video
here:
DP3_30 sec.mp4 (vimeo.com)
Apply at Workplace Alaska:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/4892909/pretrial-services-officer-1-2-pcn-20-6016-and-20-6017
What You Will Be Doing:
Monitor defendants' compliance through office visits, field checks,
testing, and risk-based supervision.
Draft reports, perform arrests, and analyze electronic monitoring
(EM) data.
Install and manage EM equipment.
Communicate effectively in office and community settings.
Ensure public safety through prompt action on violations.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
Pretrial Officers at the Anchorage Pretrial Office supervise
defendants and enhance public safety through evidence-based
practices. This role fosters safer communities while supporting
individuals in transforming their lives. Join our mission-driven
team to make a lasting impact in Alaska.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Become a vital part of the Anchorage Pretrial team, where dedicated
professionals work together to strengthen and safeguard our
communities. Benefit from comprehensive training, paid time off,
and opportunities for professional growth. This is your chance to
make a difference while advancing your career.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The Anchorage Pretrial Office is conveniently located in Bayview,
near downtown Anchorage. The work environment is dynamic and
fast-paced, combining office tasks with fieldwork and fostering
collaboration within a professional team.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the
following position specific competencies:
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic,
sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage
a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and
calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant
information and applying critical thinking to address multiple
demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Safety and Professional Integrity: Commitment to public safety,
lawful procedures, and maintaining the highest ethical
standards.
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and
respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and
feelings of different people in different situations.
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and
group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with
others to achieve goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Pretrial Services Officer 1
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any
field.
Or substitution:
Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole,
pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services,
corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law
enforcement.
Or substitution:
Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an
accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation,
parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social
services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law
enforcement (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary
education are equal to one month of experience).
All Pretrial Services Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed.
Advancement to the Pretrial Services Officer 2 level occurs only
when the incumbent successfully completes all training, including
the specified terms of the APSC training and certification
requirements, and is certified by the supervisor as prepared to
perform at the next level. Advancement to the Pretrial Services
Officer 2 level is contingent upon completion of the Probation
Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training
Manual.
Pretrial Services Officer 2
Successful completion of training under a formally established
Pretrial Services Officer 1 flexible staffing training plan with
the State of Alaska;
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any
field.
And
One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial,
criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement
or corrections.
Or substitution:
Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an
accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation,
parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public
safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4
quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of
experience).
Special Note (All Levels):
At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: 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.
Positions in this job class series are required to carry a firearm
and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification.
Employees may be required 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
The background investigation requires candidates to complete a
background packet, which includes attaching the above required
documents in order for our office to verify you meet the minimum
qualifications and requirements set forth by the Alaska Police
Standards Council. Upon hire, applicants will also be subject to
fingerprinting. It is crucial that you are honest and provide
accurate information in your application, during your interview,
and during the background investigation process. All information
requested is required. It is important that you keep copies of all
documents that you submit. Any copies of documents submitted to our
office will not be returned and requested copies will be denied.
Note: Applicants who are not forthright, honest, or who
intentionally or unintentionally omit information during the
recruitment and selection process may be disqualified from further
consideration of employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the
following:
List of three (3) professional references, and
Last three (3) performance evaluations, if applicable.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will
be based on the selected candidate's eligibility. If hired at the
lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class
after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum
qualifications.
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's 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.
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of
licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
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.
For applicant password assistance please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
Randell Cosper
Deputy Chief Pretrial Services Officer
907-334-2503
randell.cosper@alaska.gov
Keywords: SOA/Dept of Corrections, Anchorage , Pretrial Services Officer 1/2, Other , Anchorage, Alaska
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