Correctional Officer 1 - SW24.01A

JOB
****NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS****Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that’s more than just a job?Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice?The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions.This is a continuous recruitment posting, if you have already applied for a Correctional Officer position, there is no need to reapply.Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two (2) years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 11 paid holidays annually.This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of "week on/week off" that alternates "day/night shifts."Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates based on location and vacancy rates.What you will be doing: Correctional Officer 1 positions perform work under the immediate supervision of experienced staff and supervisors to learn the duties expected and perform skills for the custody, security, care, and reformation of prisoners assigned to the department's custody. The incumbent participates in on-the-job and classroom training programs through the Department of Corrections Training Academy and Field Training Programs and performs assigned tasks at the entry level. During the first 12-14 months of employment, new Correctional Officers are provided structured field training within the prison and will attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successfully completing the training and receiving the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate, the incumbent will promote to the Correctional Officer 2 level.Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com)Watch Alaska DOC’s Correctional Officer video here: Correctional officers_30 sec.mp4 (vimeo.com) Our organization, mission, and culture: The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry. Correctional Officers are the cornerstone to the Department's mission through their daily interaction with offenders. This daily interaction with offenders affords the Correctional Officers the opportunity to help people become better citizens more capable of functioning in society upon release, thereby helping to reduce the rate of recidivism within the State of Alaska. The working conditions you can expect: You will be working in a correctional facility (links to each facility below). Correctional facilities are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Mandatory overtime may be required at some facilities. Who we are looking for: To be successful in the position, a candidate will need the following core competencies: Ability to follow oral and written instructions, knowledge of business software, and effectively communicate required information.Ability to learn and apply techniques of self-defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself / others and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment; andAbility to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population.To truly excel in this position, a candidate will have or develop the following competencies: Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate security control room, learn and apply techniques of handling unruly and violent prisoners, using the minimum force necessary, in resolving situations, and routine security checks and inspections; andAssist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.In the supplemental Questions, you can choose your preferred location(s) from facilities listed below: The Department of Corrections is looking for motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented individuals to join our team. There are 13 operating jails/prisons statewide housing a capacity of over 4,664 male/female offenders and employing more than 1,000 staff consisting of both Correctional Officers and support staff. We are currently recruiting for the following institutions: For job seekers unfamiliar with the Alaska Department of Corrections, the following is a listing of communities where our facilities are located along with links for more information: Anchorage - Anchorage Correctional Complex - http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/anchorageBethel - Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center - http://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/yukon-kuskokwim Fairbanks - Fairbanks Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/fairbanks Juneau - Lemon Creek Correctional Center - http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/lemon-creekKetchikan - Ketchikan Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/ketchikanKenai - Wildwood Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/wildwood Nome - Anvil Mountain Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/anvil-mountain Palmer - Mat-Su Pretrial - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/mat-su Seward - Spring Creek Correctional Center - http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/spring-creekSutton - Palmer Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/palmer Point MacKenzie - Goose Creek Correctional Center - http://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/goose-creekThe assigned hourly salary is dependent on location. Additional information can be located at: http://www.correct.state.ak.us/officer-recruitment/correctional-benefits-pay (if the location you're interested in applying for is not listed, please use the base Anchorage information).IMPORTANT NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE A full criminal history check is required for all applicants. YOU WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS WITHOUT COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR NOTARIZED F-3 PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FORM. The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and Background Packet can be downloaded at: https://doc.alaska.gov/admin/docs/Background Packet and Instructions.pdf?022223Once completed and notarized return to: doc.backgroundunit@alaska.gov As part of the personal history, applicants will be required to submit copies of the following documents: Certified Highschool/GED transcripts (must be received directly from certifying institution and show date of graduation)Birth certificate or valid passportHS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation, if applicableNaturalization certificate, if applicableDD-214 form, if applicable (must show date and type of discharge and reason for separation narrative for all periods of service in each branch of the military, such as the DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form)Military Evaluations, if applicableUpon successfully passing screening criteria, qualified candidates will receive a job offer that is conditional. The conditional job offer is contingent upon the applicant completing and passing: a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation. The medical examination requirement will be coordinated and paid for by the Department. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of these requirements.The Department also recognizes that recruiting efforts by Correctional Officers is an effective tool for new recruits. Under the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement, current officers may be credited with Recruitment Incentive Leave for proactively participating in recruiting efforts for Correctional Officer 1/2 positions. Correctional Officers who recruit a new officer, who successfully completes probation and the academy, are eligible to be awarded an additional 60 hours of personal leave to be credited to their leave account.Correctional Facilities are located in various Alaska communities and during the application process, applicants will be allowed to select their preference for consideration and may select more than one location; however, successful applicants will be offered positions based upon total number of vacancies and the needs of the department.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
At the time of employment: be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National; have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local school district within a state as having met that state's graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development certificate. Special Note: Appointment to Correctional Officer 1 is conditional, pending successful completion of a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.This class series is considered technical/paraprofessional for purposes of evaluating minimum qualifications. Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment. Employees must be willing to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required. Individuals not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska Department of Corrections in a "correctional officer," "probation officer," or "parole officer" position, as defined by 13 AAC 85.900, are subject to requirements established by Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). As a condition of continued employment, these individuals must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the APSC within 14 months of hire. Any employment action that resulted in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline, must be disclosed at the time of application to vacancies within this classification. Applicants who fail to provide this information will be deemed to be ineligible for interview or further consideration. Applicants with an employment action that makes them ineligible for certification under APSC regulations will be ineligible to receive an interview or further consideration. For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class, "misdemeanor" means: 1) A crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed.2) A crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court is a "misdemeanor" conviction if the crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.3) An offense punishable as a misdemeanor in Alaska or under the law of another jurisdiction, that results in a completed suspended imposition of sentence, expungement of record, or a pardon, is considered a "misdemeanor" conviction unless the offense was committed by the person before the age of 21. A qualified applicant may not: Have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court. Have been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more driving under the influence offenses. Have illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time. Have illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time. Have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time. Have been denied certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.Have ever used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Name: Recruitment & Retention UnitPhone: (907) 269-5455Email: DOC.JoinOurTeam@alaska.gov