Correctional Security Officer

North Slope Borough — Police; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough — Police seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer to maintain safety and security within the correctional facility. You will supervise inmates, manage counts, oversee meals and hygiene, and coordinate medical and legal appointments while upholding fair, disciplined operations in a demanding environment.

This role requires shift work, strong observation and reporting skills, and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 12 years of education plus related work experience.
• Valid Alaska driver's license meeting North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first three months of hire.
• Ability to pass a required training program within the six month probationary period.
• Citizen of the United States per Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 13 AAC 85.210 (a)(1).
• Must be 19 years of age or older at the time of hire per Alaska Administration Code (AAC) 13 AAC 85.215 (a) (2).
• Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character.

Responsibilities

• Provide custody, care, security, control, and discipline of prisoners.
• Maintain correctional facility order and discipline at all times.
• Direct and supervise prisoners; perform periodic counts.
• Provide care for prisoners; dispense meals; administer medications and oversee hygiene.
• Schedule transportation for appointments and visits; document transports; manage mail and calls.
• Transport and escort prisoners to court and appointments; perform booking and releasing processes.
• Provide training and leadership to other Correctional Officers as required.
• Report infractions and recommend responses; suggest operational improvements.

Skills

Alertness

Emergency response

Report writing

Observational skills

Detainee control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months

U.S. citizenship

Tools

Two-way radio

Handcuffs

Waist chains

Metal detecting wand

Protective body gear

Chemical analysis kits

Job description

North Slope Borough — Police seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer to maintain safety and security within the correctional facility. You will supervise inmates, manage counts, oversee meals and hygiene, and coordinate medical and legal appointments while upholding fair, disciplined operations in a demanding environment.

This role requires shift work, strong observation and reporting skills, and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.