Correctional Officer 1

Position SummaryThe Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting Correctional Officer 1's for the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex in Juneau, Alaska.ResponsibilitiesOversee and supervise inmates, maintain custody, security, and reformation.Work a week‑on, week‑off schedule with alternating day and night shifts, totaling six months of service each year.Complete a structured field training program and a 7‑week Correctional Officer Academy within the first 12‑14 months of employment.Obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate and be eligible for promotion to Correctional Officer 2 level.Adhere to daily procedures and policies to promote successful community reentry and reduce recidivism.Working EnvironmentLemon Creek Correctional Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and houses up to 226 inmates, serving both male and female populations. The facility employs approximately 90 staff members and may require mandatory overtime if staffing levels fall below minimum requirements.BenefitsDynamic work environment with experienced DOC professionals.Opportunities for personal growth and advancement.Mentorship and training opportunities.QualificationsAge 21 or olderUnited States citizen or nationalHigh‑school diploma, GED, or equivalentValid driver's license issued within the United StatesGood written and oral communication skillsInitiative, maturity, and assertive leadership abilitiesPositive attitude, flexibility, honesty, and integrityStrong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and coach othersComputer proficiency and attention to detailAbility to interface with other agencies, the public, and knowledge of department policies and proceduresWillingness to work shift assignments and on‑call availabilitySuccessful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluationCompliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and other criminal history requirements (no felonies or specified misdemeanors, disqualifying offenses, or prior removal from APSC certification)Required DocumentationLast three performance evaluationsDriver's License RequirementApplicants must possess a valid driver's license and provide proof prior to reporting to duty.EEO StatementThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Position SummaryThe Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting Correctional Officer 1's for the Lemon Creek Correctional Complex in Juneau, Alaska.ResponsibilitiesOversee and supervise inmates, maintain custody, security, and reformation.Work a week‑on, week‑off schedule with alternating day and night shifts, totaling six months of service each year.Complete a structured field training program and a 7‑week Correctional Officer Academy within the first 12‑14 months of employment.Obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Correctional Officer Certificate and be eligible for promotion to Correctional Officer 2 level.Adhere to daily procedures and policies to promote successful community reentry and reduce recidivism.Working EnvironmentLemon Creek Correctional Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and houses up to 226 inmates, serving both male and female populations. The facility employs approximately 90 staff members and may require mandatory overtime if staffing levels fall below minimum requirements.BenefitsDynamic work environment with experienced DOC professionals.Opportunities for personal growth and advancement.Mentorship and training opportunities.QualificationsAge 21 or olderUnited States citizen or nationalHigh‑school diploma, GED, or equivalentValid driver's license issued within the United StatesGood written and oral communication skillsInitiative, maturity, and assertive leadership abilitiesPositive attitude, flexibility, honesty, and integrityStrong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and coach othersComputer proficiency and attention to detailAbility to interface with other agencies, the public, and knowledge of department policies and proceduresWillingness to work shift assignments and on‑call availabilitySuccessful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluationCompliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and other criminal history requirements (no felonies or specified misdemeanors, disqualifying offenses, or prior removal from APSC certification)Required DocumentationLast three performance evaluationsDriver's License RequirementApplicants must possess a valid driver's license and provide proof prior to reporting to duty.EEO StatementThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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