Corrections Officer: Security, Leadership & Public Safety

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

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.