Corrections Officer

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough seeks a Correctional Officer to maintain safety and security within the jail, supervise prisoners, and support staff. The role emphasizes discipline, adherence to policies, and calm responses to emergencies.

Responsibilities include counts, meals, medications, transport, visiting, and reporting. Candidates must meet Alaska requirements, pass a background check, and obtain CPR/First Aid within months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED (or 12 years of education with related work experience).
• Valid Alaska driver’s license meeting Borough criteria.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid within first 3 months.
• Ability to pass a background/personal-history investigation.
• Must be 19 years of age or older at hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody, care, security, and discipline of prisoners.
• Direct and supervise prisoners; perform periodic counts.
• Provide meals, medications, hygiene, and schedule appointments; conduct visits.
• Arrange transportation for appointments and court; document transports.
• Inspect facility for contraband, sanitation, and orderliness.
• Supervise visitors and maintain incident/ log records.
• Transport prisoners to court and perform booking/release processes.
• Provide training and leadership to other Officers as required.
• Report infractions and recommend responses; suggest improvements.
• Support Community Oriented Policing through public relations.

Skills

Situational awareness

Calm under pressure

Report writing

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Booking equipment

Fingerprinting equipment

Computer data entry

Job description

Maintain safety and security of the correctional facility staff, prisoners, and visitors. Guards, processes and supervises prisoners in an environment that is safe, fair and secure.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Provides custody, care, security, control, and discipline of persons charged or convicted of offenses of State or local law; promotes an environment of safety and well being for the staff and prisoners.

Maintains correctional facility order and discipline at all times.

Directs and supervises prisoners; performs periodic prisoner counts.

Provides care for prisoners; dispenses and oversees meals; administers medications and oversees prisoner hygiene and showers; schedules medical, counseling, personal and other appointments, and conducts visiting sessions.

Schedules transportation for appointments and visits outside of the facility; transports and arranges transport for prisoners; documents all transports; delivers mail and allows prisoners to make personal and legal phone calls.

Patrols and inspects the correctional facility for contraband, sanitation and orderliness.

Supervises and observes persons visiting prisoners.

Maintain records of institution's activities including log book and incident reports.

Transport and escort prisoner to court and other appointments.

Perform the booking and releasing processes.

Provide training and leadership to other Correctional Officers as required.

Reports infractions of rules and regulations and suspicious actions; takes or recommends appropriate response.

Recommend operational improvements when necessary.

Cleans staff office and washes facility laundry.

Participates in activities that promote the Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee's photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures related to correctional facility operations.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Borough laws and criminal codes related to prisoners, detainment facility policy and procedures, Police Department written directives, and Alaska standards pertaining to detention facilities.

Knowledge of behavior patterns of incarcerated persons, techniques of detainee control, defensive tactics, discipline protocols, and grievance procedures.

Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations

Skill in writing and completing accurate reports and observations.

Skill in operating booking equipment, including cameras, fingerprinting equipment, and computer data entry programs.

High school graduate or G.E.D. or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

• Valid Alaska driver's license that meets 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.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a jail environment and detention facilities, and requires shift work. Work occasionally involves personal danger and exposure to hazardous situations. This position may require walking, running, lifting and climbing during efforts to apprehend and physically restrain combative persons.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized

Two-way radio, handcuffs and waist chains, metal detecting wand, protective body gear, chemical analysis kits.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.