Correctional Officer 1 (Ketchikan, AK)

Summary

Correctional Officer 1

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 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

A Correctional Officer performs skills related to the custody, security, and reformation of prisoners. The incumbent participates in on-the-job training, as well as attending a 6-week Correctional Officer Academy. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 24-hour security post and will directly supervise inmates.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of the 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. You will be the cornerstone to the Department mission through your daily interaction with offenders.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Competitive pay package with scheduled raises, health benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays. Leave accrual increases with years of service, 20-year retirement with annuity and deferred compensation plans, paid life insurance.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The standard shift is 84-hour workweek, consisting of seven 12-hour days, followed by seven days off, alternating day and night shifts. Ketchikan Correctional Center houses an average of 60 inmates, all custody levels, classifications of prisoners, felon, misdemeanor, male and female inmates.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Job Description

Correctional Officer 1

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 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

A Correctional Officer performs skills related to the custody, security, and reformation of prisoners. The incumbent participates in on-the-job training, as well as attending a 6-week Correctional Officer Academy. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 24-hour security post and will directly supervise inmates.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of the 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. You will be the cornerstone to the Department mission through your daily interaction with offenders.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Competitive pay package with scheduled raises, health benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays. Leave accrual increases with years of service, 20-year retirement with annuity and deferred compensation plans, paid life insurance.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The standard shift is 84-hour workweek, consisting of seven 12-hour days, followed by seven days off, alternating day and night shifts. Ketchikan Correctional Center houses an average of 60 inmates, all custody levels, classifications of prisoners, felon, misdemeanor, male and female inmates.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.