Correctional Officer 1 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK)

Alaska State Troopers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned correctional facility in Alaska, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security. As a Correctional Officer 1, you will be responsible for the custody and care of female inmates, engaging in both practical training and classroom learning to develop your skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders while working in a serene environment surrounded by nature. If you are passionate about public safety and making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid leave up to 16 days annually

11 paid holidays

Structured training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and a U.S. citizen or National.
• Completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the custody and care of prisoners.
• Participate in on-the-job and classroom training programs.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Self-defense techniques

Effective communication

Judgment in emergencies

Knowledge of statutes and regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certification

Job description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 1 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**

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.

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 mission, values, 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.

Benefits of joining our team:

At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center you will be joining an elite group of dedicated individuals who work together to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term goals for the benefit of the facility and department. This position offers a valuable career opportunity with excellent benefits within the Department of Corrections. You are encouraged to apply if you are interested in advancing your career.

The working environment you can expect:

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is the State of Alaska dedicated facility for housing female prisoners. Located in Eagle River Alaska. It is a peaceful, private, heavily wooded setting with breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains. The institution includes 11 buildings containing approximately 1020 sq ft of space. It sits on 62.7 acres of land with the capacity of 400 prisoners.

Who we are looking for:

• 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.

Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards Council
AND
One year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
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.

Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 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.
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.

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: Background Packet and Instructions Once completed and notarized return to: [e-mail]

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.

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 beenconvicted 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 [phone] 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 [phone] if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [e-mail].

For applicant password assistance please visit: Password Assistance DOC Recruitment & Retention Unit
[e-mail]
907-269-5455