Municipal Corrections Officer

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kodiak is seeking a full-time Municipal Corrections Officer to oversee safety and security at the Kodiak Community Jail and individuals detained. Responsibilities include supervising prisoners, booking/releases, searches, meals/medications, and facility hygiene.

The role requires integrity, ethical conduct, and public service dedication. Minimum qualifications include certification standards set by the Alaska Police Standards Council, eligibility to obtain required licenses, and

Qualifications

• Must meet standards for certification as a municipal corrections officer per Alaska statutes.
• Must be at least 19 years old and meet basic education/experience requirements.
• Possess or be able to obtain required trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners and ensure safety in the jail.
• Process bookings and releases; conduct searches of prisoners and facilities.
• Distribute meals and medications; monitor electronic monitoring participants.
• Clean and disinfect jail facilities; manage jail supplies.

Skills

Prisoner supervision

Safety awareness

Ethics & integrity

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time
Municipal Corrections
Officer

• Under general supervision, this position oversees the safety and security of the Kodiak Community Jail and the individuals being detained. Specific responsibilities include: supervising prisoners; booking and releasing prisoners; conducting searches of prisoners and the facility; dispensing meals and medications; cleaning and disinfecting jail facilities; monitoring individuals assigned to both sentenced and pre-sentenced electronic monitoring programs; and ensuring the jail has adequate supplies.

The Municipal Corrections Officer must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in both personal and professional life, desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect, and display personal conduct above reproach.
The Police Department provides quality law enforcement services to the community and assistance to citizens who request services that may be related to the well-being of life, health, and property. The Municipal Corrections Officer must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Employees must meet and maintain the minimum standards for certification as a municipal corrections officer as set out in statute by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). Must be at least 19 years of age. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and up to one year of corrections experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Ability to attend and successfully complete the Municipal Corrections Officer Training Academy
• Possess or ability to obtain the basic APSC Municipal Corrections Officer Certification
• Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications
• Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance
• Ability to obtain certification in less-lethal tools and defensive tactics

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