Corrections Officer

The City of Valdez Public Safety Department is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. This is a fully benefited hourly position working a non-standard schedule - 75 hours per week week on/week off.

Under general supervision this position performs the duties of Correctional Officer (see duties below); complies with Police Department procedures to assure the safety of officers emergency services personnel and the public. This position may have the opportunity to cross-train as an emergency services dispatcher upon mastery of correction officer duties.

Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and two (2) years of experience which involved a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties. Applicant must possess a State of Alaska Drivers license and have a clear criminal record. Must be able to pass Municipal Corrections Academy obtain Certifications for Taser OC CPR & First Aid APSIN/NCIC Access. Depending on the needs of the position additional licenses certifications and/or training may be required. May have to perform physical tasks in an outdoor environment.

• Hourly rate of pay $33.97 - $39.08 OE with potential for overtime and additional shift-coverage
• Night-Shift Differential pay
• 13.5 paid holidays
• Approximately 24 days of annual personal leave accrual for employees with less than 2 years of service with City of Valdez
• Affordable excellent health insurance with 90/10 coverage and low deductibles
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Optional AFLAC
• Member of the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan
• City matching 401(a) plan with enrollment in 457 plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation expense reimbursement
• Advanced training opportunities

Surrounded by the beautiful Chugach mountains Valdez offers world class fishing and skiing hiking ice climbing snow machining and a myriad of other recreational options. Mountains and coastal living meet in Valdez with easy access to the mountains of Thompson Pass and the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. Valdez is home to about 4000 permanent residents with a year-round tourism industry and a substantial population increase in the summer months due to seasonal workers and tourism.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(CORRECTIONS OFFICER):

• Maintains the safety and security of the staff inmates visitors and facility; schedules and supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; controls inmate behavior and promotes acceptable attitude.
• Conducts cell searches for contraband; conducts unit safety checks; monitors cameras fire extinguishers and smoke detectors; inventories tools and supplies; accounts for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times; may physically restrain disruptive inmates.
• Provides care for inmates; prepares and dispenses meals; administers medications and oversees inmate hygiene and showers; schedules medical and other appointments and visiting sessions.
• Conducts booking of new inmates; searches inmates; collects and inventories property; completes fingerprints and photos; completes booking forms.
• Processes authorized release of individuals detained; maintains residents property financial and detention records; files and distributes records as required.
• Attend 3-week Municipal Corrections Academy.
• Meet Department Standard for control tactics & less lethal methods of Inmate Control.
• Qualify to Department Standards to carry and use shotgun.
• Collects information and compiles data for reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.