Municipal Corrections Officer

Akml; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak seeks a full-time Municipal Corrections Officer to oversee the Kodiak Community Jail and the individuals detained there. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, booking and releasing prisoners, conducting searches, and ensuring orderly operations and supplies.

The officer must exhibit unquestionable integrity, perform duties with courage, compassion and respect, and represent the City and Police Department with professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Must meet Alaska APSc standards and be at least 19 years old.
• High school diploma or GED and up to one year of corrections experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain Alaska Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to attend 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 APSIN security clearance.
• Ability to obtain certification in less-lethal tools and defensive tactics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain care, custody, and control of detainees; monitor safety and security; use de-escalation, restraints as needed.
• Conduct security checks; screen visitors; supervise meals and medications.
• Book and release inmates; verify warrants and paperwork; manage property and bed assignments.
• Process offenders in electronic monitoring programs and report violations.
• Create jail records and write incident reports; prepare logs and reports.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year corrections experience

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.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Maintaining the care, custody, and control of all individuals being detained in the Jail; monitoring behavior to mitigate health and safety concerns, escape attempts, and/or other related activities; uses verbal de‑escalation, defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of detainees, staff, and/or other personnel within the facility.
• Conducts security checks, which include: screening visitors; monitoring dormitories for inappropriate activity; monitoring facilities for safety or security risks; making rounds at specified intervals; conducting prisoner headcounts; supervising the distribution of inmate meals and medication; and/or performing related activities.
• Books new individuals into the facility, which include: verifying warrants, criminal charges, and protective custody holds, conducting strip searches when necessary; fingerprinting inmates; taking photographs; receiving and accounting for monies and personal effects; and determining bed assignments.
• Releases individuals from the facility, which include: verifying bail procedures and court documents; completing necessary court paperwork and issuing bail receipts when applicable; ensuring the initial booking procedure is complete; and ensuring individual receives all their personal property.
• Supervises individuals assigned to sentenced and pre‑sentenced electronic monitoring programs, to include: installing or issuing equipment; monitoring the whereabouts of offenders and reporting violations; making contact with offenders to have them report for urinalysis testing; and performing data entry related to monitoring activities.
• Create and maintain jail records, including jail logs, booking files, medication dispensation logs and reports regarding inmate activity to include the submission of written reports detailing all jail incidents resulting in bodily injury, property damage, or requiring criminal investigation.
• Interact with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
• Inspects and keeps records of all visitors to the facility.
• Performs first aid as needed and/or arrange for medical transport or treatment.
• Cleans, disinfects, and inspects jail facilities, and ensures an adequate inventory of jail supplies are available.
• Inspects mail for contraband.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

1. Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
2. Ability to attend and successfully complete the Municipal Corrections Officer Training Academy
3. Possess or ability to obtain the basic APSC Municipal Corrections Officer Certification
4. Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications
5. Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance
6. Ability to obtain certification in less‑lethal tools and defensive tactics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, smelling, seeing and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work performed in a closed environment with frequent exposure to dangerous, intoxicated and/or disagreeable people under stress. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be used in accordance with federal and state laws, City/Department policies and operating procedures and best practices. This position is frequently placed in positions of mental stress due to job demands, competing work priorities, and routine encounters with persons who are confrontational and the ability to effectively handle these situations is essential. May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions.

Non‑traditional work hours are necessary; shift assignments and days off rotate. Required to take breaks and meals when workload permits. Subject to mandatory training, scheduled overtime, and/or recall when off duty.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application package includes the documents listed below. Please carefully proofread and submit as one application package. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further review.

1. City of Kodiak Employment Application
2. Optional, but highly encouraged; Cover Letter, Resume, and any other documents relevant to this position

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful applicants may be invited to participate in the following:

• Written Exam
• Oral Board Interview

PRE-HIRE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful completion of the selection process may result in an official conditional offer of employment, which includes successful completion of the following:

• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a pre‑employment drug test
• Pass a medical evaluation
• Pass a psychological examination