Overview
Correctional Officer Jobs in Wasilla, Alaska, USA at Alaska State Troopers
Title: Correctional Officer
Company: Alaska State Troopers
Location: Wasilla, Alaska, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Government, Security
Position: Correctional Officer 1 (Wasilla, AK)
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 for the Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) located in Wasilla, Alaska.
What you will be doing:
Building a future for yourself in a career that provides security in benefits, salary, abundant room forpersonal growthandadvancement, 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, you’ll 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 week’s 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.
Who we are looking for:
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;
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.
Minimum Requirements:
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
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