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Job DescriptionThe Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center (HMCC) located in Eagle River, Alaska.Due to the needs of the Institution this Recruitment is for Female Applicants OnlyCorrectional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after two (2) years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 11 paid holidays annually.This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of "week on/week off" that alternates "day/night shifts."Watch Alaska DOC's video here:DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com)Watch Alaska DOC's Correctional Officer video here:Correctional officers_30 sec.mp4 (vimeo.com)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 Mission, Values, 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.Benefits of Joining Our Team:At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, you'll join a dedicated team working together to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term goals for the benefit of the facility and department.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.The Working Environment You Can Expect:Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is Alaska's designated facility for female prisoners. Located in Eagle River, it offers a peaceful and private setting with stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. The facility includes 11 buildings, covering approximately 120,000 square feet of space, and is situated on 62.7 acres of land. It has a capacity for around 400 prisoners.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 QualificationsSuccessful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards CouncilANDOne year of experience learning and performing duties which support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Special Note: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.Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 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.Some positions may require possession of a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements issued within the United States.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 InformationIMPORTANT 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: Packet and Instructions.pdf?022223Once completed and notarized return to:doc.backgroundunit@alaska.govAs 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 valid passport* 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 applicableUpon successfully passing screening criteria, qualified candidates will receive a job offer that is conditional. The conditional job offer is contingent upon the applicant completing and passing: a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation. The medical examination requirement will be coordinated and paid for by the Department.All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of these requirements.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.LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe State's 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.EDUCATIONIf 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.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities 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 the 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.PREA NOTIFICATIONThe 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 institutions.* 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.CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSPlease be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted 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.FINGERPRINT NOTICEAll Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis 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.DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTApplicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.FIREARMSThis 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.EEO STATEMENTThe 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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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 & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationRecruitment & Retention UnitDOC.JoinOurTeam@alaska.gov907-269-5455Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)Insurance Benefits* Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental* The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.* AVTEC* Confidential* Correctional Officers* Marine Engineers* Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers* Supervisory* Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union* Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)* The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.* General Government* Labor, Trades and Crafts* Public Safety Employees Association* Masters, Mates & Pilots* Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)Optional Insurance Benefits* Group-based insurance premiums for* Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)* Long-term and short-term disability* Accidental Death and Dismemberment* Long-term care (self and eligible family members)* Supplemental Survivor Benefits* Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expensesRetirement Benefits* Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)* Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)* Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)* Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security* Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program* Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsSee for additional informationPaid Leave & Other Benefits* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served* Twelve (12) paid holidays a year01Do you have a valid driver's license issued within the United States or will you be able to obtain one at time of appointment?* Yes* No02Have you applied for a State of Alaska Correctional Officer position within the last 90 days?* Yes* No03Are you at least 21 years of age NOW or will you be at least 21 years of age within the next 90 days?* Yes* No04Do you have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate?* Yes* No05Are you a U.S. citizen?* Yes* No* Naturalized (provide certificate number and date, place, and court naturalized in box below)06IF NATURALIZED, provide your certificate number and date, place, and court naturalized.07Have you been certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council or an equivalent law enforcement certification agency? Select from the options below:* Not applicable - I have never applied for certification or been certified* Certified - Current and in good standing* Certified - Expired* Revoked* Revoked then reinstated* Suspended* Suspended then reinstated* Surrendered* Denied Certification08Have you ever been convicted of a felony by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?* Yes* No09Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?* Yes* No10Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer?* Yes* No11Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?* Yes* No12Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of two or more driving-while-intoxicated offenses by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?* Yes* No13Have you illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (excluding acts that occurred more than 10 years ago where you were younger than 21 years of age at the time)?* Yes* No14Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?* Yes* No15Have you ever used an illegal or illicit drug or substance (other than marijuana) like, but not limited to, cocaine, methamphetamine, synthetic or pseudo drugs (provided you were 21 years of age or older)?* No* Yes - within the last 5 years* Yes - more than 5 years ago16If yes, list drugs used and date of last use.17Have you ever used marijuana (provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time of use)?* No* Yes - within the last year* Yes - more than 1 year ago18If yes, provide date of last use.19Are you prohibited from possessing a firearm?* Yes* No20Are you willing and able to work with violent offenders with varied criminal histories, backgrounds, and physical or mental disabilities in a confined prison setting 12 hours per day, 7 days/nights per week, with 1 week off every other week?* Yes* No21Correctional Officers may be required to grapple with, restrain, and detain prisoners in real-time and dynamic situations. In addition to completing training in use of force and defensive tactics, officers must be prepared to exercise self-defensive techniques to ensure officer, public, and prisoner safety. Will you be able to meet this requirement?* Yes* No22Are you able and willing to attend, and successfully complete, a seven-week or longer Correctional Officer Academy, which includes physical agility training and testing, self-defense tactics, training including physical contact between academy students and instructors, firearms training using live rounds, and exposure to "pepper spray?"* Yes* No23Do you understand that if you are the selected candidate the job offer will be conditional and if you do not successfully meet the background screening criteria the job offer will be rescinded?* Yes* No24Are you currently on supervised or unsupervised court ordered probation?* Yes* No25Have you ever filed a false or fraudulent claim for public assistance, medical benefits, unemployment insurance, disability, welfare, food stamps, insurance, or other financial benefits, or assistance?* Yes* No26Do you have a military discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces?* No - I have not been in the military* Honorable* General* Administrative* Uncharacterized* Dishonorable27Have you had a conditional job offer (CJO) with the Department of Corrections rescinded?* No - I have never had a CJO rescinded* Yes - more than 6 months ago* Yes - within the last 6 months28Do you now communicate with, or have you ever communicated with, a person in the custody of the Department of Corrections (including people at halfway houses and/or on furlough) or in the custody of a federal institution? If so, provide their name(s), date(s) of communication, relationship(s) to you, and the facility or halfway house where the person resides.29Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment.30Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?* Yes* No31Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for 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?* Yes* No32Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?* Yes* No33Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?* Yes* No34If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below.35Have you ever been terminated, asked to resign in lieu of termination, put on inactive status for cause, or resigned pending an investigation into your actions? If yes, please describe in the next question.* No* Yes - within the last year.* Yes - more than a year ago.36If you answered yes to the question above, please describe the situation and list the date(s).37Have you ever received formal discipline while in any position (including written reprimands)?* No* Yes - more than one year ago.* Yes - Within the last year (provide details in the next question)38If you have received formal discipline within the last 12 months, please explain the circumstances and provide the date of occurrence in the comment box below. If you do not have formal discipline on record within 12 months, please list "none" in the comment box below.39Were you influenced to apply for this position by a State of Alaska employee? If yes, please provide the full name of the State of Alaska employee and the approximate date of the referral in the text box below. (Please list one person only.)40Do you understand and acknowledge that Correctional Officers work an 84-hour work week, with a week on/week off schedule that alternates between day/night shifts?* Yes* No41Applicants are being asked to answer the following survey questions. The information is confidential and access is limited to the department's Human Resource office. Do you understand?* Yes* No42Have you previously been employed by a law enforcement agency?* Yes* No43Have you previously served in the United States armed forces?* Yes* No44Did you follow the department on social media prior to being hired?* Yes* No45What job were you doing immediately prior to applying with the Alaska Department of Corrections?* Military* Sales/Retail* Law Enforcement* Community* Labor/Trades* Firefighter* Unemployed* Nursing/Medical/EMT* Student* Other (please specify below in question 38).46If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify.47How did you hear about this position?* Social Media* Current or Former Current or Former DOC employee* Job Fair (if so, which one? (Please specify in question 41).* Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska* Monster.com/Indeed.com/Military.com* Police 1 / Corrections 1 website* Google/YouTube Ads* Handshake website* Department of Corrections / Workplace Alaska Jobsite* Department of Corrections HR notifications from other states* Local advertisement banners* Facebook Job Opportunities* Anchorage Job Center* Wasilla Job Center* Spotify* iHeart Radio* Other (please specify below in question)48If you answered "other" in question 40, please specify below.49If you heard about this position at a job fair/event, which event did you attend?* I did not hear about this position at an event.* Military TAPS Presentation* Alaska State Fair - August 15-September 1, 2025* AFN - October 17-18, 2025* UAA 2025 Fall Career Fair - October 22, 2025* 2025 Veterans, Military Spouses & Alaska Residents Job Fair - November 5, 2025* Mayor's 3rd Annual City-Wide Job Fair - January 22, 2026* Job Fair & Career Expo - February 12, 2026* UAS - February 25, 2026* Great Alaskan Sportsman Show - March 6-7, 2026* Transition Assistant Program (TAP) - March 16, 2026* Mat-Su Employer Expo - March 25, 2026* Other (please specify in the question below)50If you answered "other" in question 42, please specify below.51If offered a job, how long do you plan on staying employed with DOC?* 1 - 5 years* 5 - 10 years* 10 - 15 years* Until I can retire52Please select your reasons for pursing a position with the Department of Corrections. Please check all that apply.* Desire to be a law enforcement officer and have an impact on public safety* Stable employment* The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections* I was drawn to the adventure of this job* Salary and benefits* The ability to transfer to posts throughout the state* I want to connect with and be a part of the community* The I want to connect with and be a part of the community* Retirement plan* I like the options for career development and promotion offered by the Department* Other (please specify below in question 46)53If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify.54Do you certify that you meet the female only requirement for this recruitment?* Yes* No55I understand that in order to move forward in this selection process, I must download the background packet from the link within this posting and submit it to DOC.backgroundunit@alaska.gov* Yes* NoRequired QuestionEmployer State of AlaskaAddress PO Box 110201Juneau, Alaska, 99811Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)Website