Probation Officer – Field & Court Work (Anchorage)

Corrections; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, seeks Adult Probation Officer 1/2B positions in Anchorage. This role balances field supervision with office duties, including home visits, court reports, and collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, accountability, and detail-oriented decision making. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a flexible staffing framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
• Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.
• One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor.
• At time of employment: be 21+, U.S. citizen/national; have a high school diploma or GED; possess valid U.S. driver’s license; may require firearms proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and field supervision.
• Perform office visits and maintain supervision records.
• Prepare reports for Court and Alaska Board of Parole; testify in court and parole hearings.
• Collaborate with local justice partners and community organizations.

Skills

Integrity/Honesty

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years paraprofessional probation/parole experience

Postsecondary education + paraprofessional experience (2.67 sem hrs = 1 month)

Job description

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, seeks Adult Probation Officer 1/2B positions in Anchorage. This role balances field supervision with office duties, including home visits, court reports, and collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, accountability, and detail-oriented decision making. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a flexible staffing framework.