Effective July 1, 2025 the wage for this position increased by 11%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. 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 Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska. What you will be doing:Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you! New Correctional Officers undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2. Our organization, mission, and culture: The mission of Anchorage Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. Why do you want to live in Anchorage? Anchorage is nestled between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountain Range; the city has a beautiful back drop amongst the Alaska wilderness. The natural beauty surrounding Anchorage is hard to ignore. Along with the snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking glacial expanses, you'll find a diverse city with a thriving economy, high quality education system and a host of cultural and recreational amenities. Hiking, fishing, camping, skiing and other outdoor recreations actives are only a short drive away. The city offers all of the big city amenities while maintaining the small-town feel. —all reasons Anchorage has been voted one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. For more information about Anchorage, visit the website: The work environment you can expect:Our facility offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and specialized training programs exclusive to the Alaska Correctional Complex. Serving the Anchorage Borough and Whittier, the ACC covers over 1900 square miles and 40 percent of Alaska's population. Originally opened as Cook Inlet Pretrial in 1993, it expanded with an additional building in 2002. Our 253,000-square-foot facility on 14 acres houses up to 863 inmates, including male inmates, unsentenced, sentenced, and Federal inmates. We have a dedicated staff of 260 and include an acute psychiatric unit and a full medical unit. If you seek a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a real difference, ACC might be the right place for you! Benefits of joining our team:Correctional Officers receive up to 16 days of paid leave in their first two years of employment, which increases based on years of service. Additionally, they receive 12 paid holidays annually. This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a "week on/week off" schedule that alternates between day and night shifts. Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates. For more information about Anchorage, visit the website: 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. 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 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. 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:
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