Corrections Officer 1 - 84-Hour Week, Growth & Impact

Corrections; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alaska Department of Corrections is recruiting Correctional Officer 1 for multiple facilities across Alaska. The role includes 12–14 months of field training, followed by a seven-week academy, leading to a promotion to Correctional Officer 2.

The schedule is 84 hours per week, with day/night shifts and a week-on/week-off pattern. Employees receive up to 16 days of paid leave in the first two years, 12 paid holidays annually, and potential relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and apply self-defense techniques.
• Ability to use firearms when required and exercise appropriate force.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Embark on a career in Corrections with training and promotion paths.
• Play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them contribute to society.
• Complete 12–14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy.
• After training, be promoted to Correctional Officer 2.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alaska Department of Corrections is recruiting Correctional Officer 1 for multiple facilities across Alaska. The role includes 12–14 months of field training, followed by a seven-week academy, leading to a promotion to Correctional Officer 2.

The schedule is 84 hours per week, with day/night shifts and a week-on/week-off pattern. Employees receive up to 16 days of paid leave in the first two years, 12 paid holidays annually, and potential relocation incentives.