Adult Probation Officer from SOA/Dept of Corrections

Anchorage, AK 99501

About the Job

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions,

is recruiting for multiple Adult Probation Officer 1/2A positions. These positions are being recruited for in both Palmer and Eagle River.

What you will be doing:

Adult Probation Officers are responsible for the supervision of a caseload of adult felony and misdemeanor offenders that have been remanded to the custody and care of the Department of Corrections. If you have the desire to assist your community, the State of Alaska, and the Department by facilitating secure confinement, rehabilitation, and supervised community reintegration to promote public safety, this may be the career for you. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Adult Probation Officers to handle the overall caseload management and rehabilitative needs of 500 to 600 inmates.

Successful hires will be stationed at either the Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) in Palmer, Mat-Su Pretrial (MSPT) (Palmer), or Hiland Mountain Correction Center (HMCC) in Eagle River. You will be able to select your desired location at time of application. If your selected location is MSPT you may be required to complete training at HMCC and/or PCC.

In addition, each hire will be required to work a temporary duty assignment (TDY) at the Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) in Wasilla for up to two days every week. You may also be required to assist other facilities in the Anchorage Bowl area including Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC).

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the State of 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.

The benefits of joining our team:
In joining the team at the Division of Institutions, you will become an important part of a team working to promote public safety as well as having an opportunity for continued learning and career growth. We offer flexible work schedules, medical and retirement benefits, and an opportunity to make a difference in your community.

The working environment you can expect:
Choosing to live and work in the charming Matanuska-Susitna Valley comes with a multitude of benefits such as a smaller hometown feel, access to every amenity, and an often shorter and less stressful work commute. The journey to our facility boasts beautiful views and the opportunity to see our Alaskan wildlife while avoiding the congestive commute to Anchorage.

The Palmer Correctional Center is a medium and minimum custody facility which houses over 500 inmates and 106 employees. It houses a male population of sentenced inmates on approximately one-square mile of property.

Mat-Su Pretrial has a maximum capacity of 102 male and female inmates, both sentenced and unsentenced, and of all custody levels. The facility has a staff of 56 and sits on over 2.5 acres.

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center houses an all-female population, both sentenced and unsentenced, with a maximum capacity of 404. There is a staff of 139 overseeing inmates of all custody levels.

The successful candidate will TDY to the Goose Creek Correctional Facility located in Wasilla. The Goose Creek Correctional Facility is situated on 330 acres and has a maximum capacity of 1472 sentenced and unsentenced male populace.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, a positive outlook and demeanor, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to remain calm in a multitude of situations. We are seeking an individual with a strong work ethic, the ability to apply problem solving and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgement while also ensuring contribution to a team.

In the supplemental Questions, you can choose your preferred location(s) from facilities listed below:

For job seekers unfamiliar with the Alaska Department of Corrections, the following is a listing of communities where our facilities are located along with links for more information:

Eagle River - Hiland Mountain Correctional Center - http://www.correct.state.ak.us/institutions/hiland-mountain
Palmer - Mat-Su Pretrial - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/mat-su
Sutton - Palmer Correctional Center - https://doc.alaska.gov/institutions/palmer

Minimum Qualifications

PJ04A1 –Adult Probation Officer 1
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Or substitution:
Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.

Or substitution:
Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience).

All Adult Probation Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed. Advancement to the Adult Probation Officer 2 level occurs only when the incumbent successfully completes all training, including the specified terms of the APSC training and certification requirements, and is certified by the supervisor as prepared to perform at the next level. Advancement to the Adult Probation Officer 2B level is contingent upon completion of the Department’s Probation Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training Manual.

PJ04A2/PJ04A3–Adult Probation Officer 2 (A or B)
Successful completion of training under a formally established Adult Probation Officer 1-2 (A or B) flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
And
One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor.

Or substitution:
Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience).

Special Note (All Levels):
At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: 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.

Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.

Some positions in this job class series may be required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the position description and vacancy announcement.

Employees may be required 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.

Salary

28 - 32 /hour