State of Alaska
Correctional Officer 2 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 2 positions for the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in Eagle River, Alaska.
**Due to the needs of the Institution this Recruitment is for Female Applicants Only******NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS****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."What you will be doing:
Correctional Officer 2 positions perform security duties among prisoners in an adult correctional institution or facility as well as perform a wide variety of administrative, operational, and educational duties in support of the safety and security of adult correctional facilities, personnel, and inmates.During the probationary period, newly hired Correctional Officers will attend a 7-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successfully completing the training and probationary period, Officers will receive Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate.Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards CouncilANDOne year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Special Note:
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.Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 is conditional, pending successful completion of a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.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;Ability 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;Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.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%20Packet%20and%20Instructions.pdf?022223Once completed and notarized return to:
doc.backgroundunit@alaska.govAs 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.EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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**Due to the needs of the Institution this Recruitment is for Female Applicants Only******NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS****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."What you will be doing:
Correctional Officer 2 positions perform security duties among prisoners in an adult correctional institution or facility as well as perform a wide variety of administrative, operational, and educational duties in support of the safety and security of adult correctional facilities, personnel, and inmates.During the probationary period, newly hired Correctional Officers will attend a 7-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successfully completing the training and probationary period, Officers will receive Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate.Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards CouncilANDOne year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Special Note:
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.Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 is conditional, pending successful completion of a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.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;Ability 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;Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.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%20Packet%20and%20Instructions.pdf?022223Once completed and notarized return to:
doc.backgroundunit@alaska.govAs 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.EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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