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

Alaskajobs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in Eagle River, Alaska, seeks Female Correctional Officer 2 to join the Alaska Department of Corrections. The position features an 84-hour work week on a week-on/week-off schedule with day/night shifts.

New officers receive 12–14 months of structured field training and attendance at a seven-week academy, earning certification through the Alaska Police Standards Council. This role offers growth, community impact, and the chance to contribute to safe, secure

Qualifications

• Completed Alaska Correctional Officer Academy or equivalent (APSC-accredited).
• One year of experience supporting custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult facility.
• Be 21+ years old and U.S. citizen/national at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Embark on a career in corrections with training and promotion paths.
• Serve as a correctional officer to reform inmates and contribute to society.
• New officers undergo 12–14 months of field training and seven weeks of academy; certification follows.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Self-defense techniques

Statutes & regulations comprehension

Education

Alaska Correctional Officer Academy

Job description

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

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**

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."

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What You Will Be Doing:

Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you!

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.

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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

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.

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.

This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a "week on/week off" schedule that alternates between day and night shifts.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

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.

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.

• 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.

• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 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 an 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 an