Correctional Officer 1 (PCN 20-5176)
Correctional Officer 1 (PCN 20-5176)
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Job Description
- Are you looking to start a new exciting fulfilling career thats more than just a job
Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice
The Department of Corrections is recruiting for a Correctional Officer 1 position for the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex (LCCC) located in Juneau Alaska.
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What you will be doing:
Building a future for yourself in a career that provides security in benefits salary abundant room for personal growth and advancement as well as being a member of a team that has long been a pillar in our community. You will be working a week on week off schedule which includes shifts of 6am to 6pm one week then after your week off youll rotate to 6pm to 6am alternating weeks going forward. That means you are only scheduled 6 months of the year! Also with this type of schedule when you take a weeks vacation you will have 3 consecutive weeks off.
Upon your arrival at the facility and after your first week of orientation you immediately start your role as supervisor of inmates with your Field Training Officer working by your side to learn skills for the care and custody security and reformation of inmates.
During the first 12-14 months of employment new Correctional Officers are provided structured field training within the facility and will attend a 7-week Correctional Officer Academy. After successfully completing the training and receiving the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate you will promote to the Correctional Officer 2 level.
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 Departments 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 work environment you can expect:
Lemon Creek Correctional Center is operated 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Our institution houses both male and female inmates for a capacity of up to 226 inmates and employs approximately 90 staff members. Mandatory overtime may be required if we fall below minimum staffing requirements.Benefits of joining our team:
- Work with a dynamic group of individuals
- Work with a variety of experienced DOC professionals
- Assist and promote personal growth of subordinates through training coaching mentoring
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- We are seeking a highly motivated applicant who possesses good written and oral communication skills that demonstrates initiative maturity assertive leadership skills adapts positively to changes and has the ability to mentor and coach others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills a positive attitude and flexibility are a must as well as honesty integrity and the ability to admit mistakes. Additionally we are looking for a candidate with good computer skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Candidates must have the ability to interface with other agencies member of the public and be knowledgeable of Department Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 states 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 drivers 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. Additional Required Information
- IMPORTANT NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINEA full criminal history check is required for all applicants.YOU WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS WITHOUT COMPLETING ANDSUBMITTING YOUR NOTARIZED F-3 PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FORM.The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and Background Packet can be downloaded at:
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 validpassport
- HS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation if applicable
- Naturalization certificate if applicable
- DD-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 applicable
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.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview the applicant must provide the following:
- The last three performance evaluations.
PREA NOTIFICATION
The 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. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:- Sexual abuse in a prison jail lockup community confinement facility juvenile facility or other institution;
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
If 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. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview at the discretion of the hiring manager.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges universities or high schools may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution or high school. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note:Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence do NOT apply for this position.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS
Please be aware this 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. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has beenconvicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINTNOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This 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. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationJeremy Green
Standards Sergeant
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