State of Alaska
Pretrial Services Officer 1/2 (PCN 20-multi)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole
is recruiting for multiple Pretrial Services Officers 1/2 located in Anchorage, Alaska.
What you will be doing:Pretrial Services Officers provide supervision for defendants reporting to the Department of Corrections during the pretrial period. Pretrial Services Officers conduct pretrial risk assessments and ensure defendants’ compliance with court ordered release conditions. Job duties include working directly with defendants by conducting office meetings, urinalysis and portable breathalyzer testing, field visits, by completing risk assessments, drafting violation reports, and performing arrests. Pretrial Officers will spend their day interacting with defendants both in office settings and in the community, installing electronic monitoring equipment and interpreting large amounts of electronic data. The position requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem-solve efficiently and effectively. Pretrial Services Officers work with defendants who have not yet been convicted of the crimes for which they have been accused. As such, pretrial defendants retain their constitutional rights and are presumed innocent while under the supervision of Pretrial Services Officers.
The benefits of joining our team:By joining the Anchorage Pretrial Office, you will be an integral team member in making our communities safer. The Department of Corrections offers paid training, paid time off and many opportunities for career advancement.Pretrial Officers in these positions will be assigned to a 37.5-hour, five-day work week. Alternative schedule requests may be considered upon completion of training. Available alternative schedules include working a swing shift which provides for a 3.75% increase over the base salary. Additionally, a 37.5 hour, four-day alternative work week schedule is available upon request once an officer becomes APSC-certified and field cleared.
The working environment you can expect:The Anchorage Pretrial Office supervises approx. 1000 defendants on various forms of pretrial release. The Anchorage Pretrial Office provides a dynamic work environment amongst a cohesive group of coworkers committed to success.
Who we are looking for:To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:Positive attitude and ability to be flexible despite a high-speed environment with rapidly changing priorities and interruptions.Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with people of all cultural backgrounds, ages and levels of education.Conflict resolution, de-escalation, and negotiation skills – the ability to work in dynamic environments and resolve conflicts safely.Self-Starter who is well organized with a strong work ethic.Skills in analyzing complex issues and situations, drawing logical conclusions, and proposing viable solutions and courses of action.This position requires the incumbent to have a valid State of Alaska driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
Pretrial Services Officer 1A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.Or substitution: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.Or substitution: Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience).All Pretrial Services Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed. Advancement to the Pretrial Services Officer 2 level occurs only when the incumbent successfully completes all training, including the specified terms of the APSC training and certification requirements, and is certified by the supervisor as prepared to perform at the next level. Advancement to the Pretrial Services Officer 2 level is contingent upon completion of the Probation Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training Manual.Pretrial Services Officer 2Successful completion of training under a formally established Pretrial Services Officer 1 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.And one year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections.Or substitution: Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).Special Note (All Levels):At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: 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.Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.Positions in this job class series are required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification.Employees may be required to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.REQUIRED DOCUMENTSLast three performance evaluations (at time of interview), if available;List of three professional references (at time of interview).
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.govFLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.PREA NOTIFICATIONThe Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders.EDUCATIONIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time.FIREARMSThis position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSThis position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS.DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTApplicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.EEO STATEMENTThe 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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is recruiting for multiple Pretrial Services Officers 1/2 located in Anchorage, Alaska.
What you will be doing:Pretrial Services Officers provide supervision for defendants reporting to the Department of Corrections during the pretrial period. Pretrial Services Officers conduct pretrial risk assessments and ensure defendants’ compliance with court ordered release conditions. Job duties include working directly with defendants by conducting office meetings, urinalysis and portable breathalyzer testing, field visits, by completing risk assessments, drafting violation reports, and performing arrests. Pretrial Officers will spend their day interacting with defendants both in office settings and in the community, installing electronic monitoring equipment and interpreting large amounts of electronic data. The position requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem-solve efficiently and effectively. Pretrial Services Officers work with defendants who have not yet been convicted of the crimes for which they have been accused. As such, pretrial defendants retain their constitutional rights and are presumed innocent while under the supervision of Pretrial Services Officers.
The benefits of joining our team:By joining the Anchorage Pretrial Office, you will be an integral team member in making our communities safer. The Department of Corrections offers paid training, paid time off and many opportunities for career advancement.Pretrial Officers in these positions will be assigned to a 37.5-hour, five-day work week. Alternative schedule requests may be considered upon completion of training. Available alternative schedules include working a swing shift which provides for a 3.75% increase over the base salary. Additionally, a 37.5 hour, four-day alternative work week schedule is available upon request once an officer becomes APSC-certified and field cleared.
The working environment you can expect:The Anchorage Pretrial Office supervises approx. 1000 defendants on various forms of pretrial release. The Anchorage Pretrial Office provides a dynamic work environment amongst a cohesive group of coworkers committed to success.
Who we are looking for:To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:Positive attitude and ability to be flexible despite a high-speed environment with rapidly changing priorities and interruptions.Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with people of all cultural backgrounds, ages and levels of education.Conflict resolution, de-escalation, and negotiation skills – the ability to work in dynamic environments and resolve conflicts safely.Self-Starter who is well organized with a strong work ethic.Skills in analyzing complex issues and situations, drawing logical conclusions, and proposing viable solutions and courses of action.This position requires the incumbent to have a valid State of Alaska driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
Pretrial Services Officer 1A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.Or substitution: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.Or substitution: Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience).All Pretrial Services Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed. Advancement to the Pretrial Services Officer 2 level occurs only when the incumbent successfully completes all training, including the specified terms of the APSC training and certification requirements, and is certified by the supervisor as prepared to perform at the next level. Advancement to the Pretrial Services Officer 2 level is contingent upon completion of the Probation Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training Manual.Pretrial Services Officer 2Successful completion of training under a formally established Pretrial Services Officer 1 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.And one year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections.Or substitution: Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).Special Note (All Levels):At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: 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.Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.Positions in this job class series are required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification.Employees may be required to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.REQUIRED DOCUMENTSLast three performance evaluations (at time of interview), if available;List of three professional references (at time of interview).
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.govFLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.PREA NOTIFICATIONThe Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders.EDUCATIONIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time.FIREARMSThis position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSThis position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS.DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTApplicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.EEO STATEMENTThe 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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