Correctional Officer 2 FEMALE ONLY RECRUITMENT (Eagle River, AK) - State of Alaska

 

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for multiple Female Correctional Officer 2 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 Only** 

****NOW OFFERING A $10,000 HIRING BONUS****

****Must start working by June 30, 2024 to be eligible for bonus. ****  

Correctional 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.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Corrections enhances the safety of our communities. We provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration.

The benefits of joining our team:
At Hiland Mountain Correctional Center you will be joining an elite group of dedicated individuals who work together to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term goals for the benefit of the facility and the department.
 
This position offers a valuable career opportunity with excellent benefits within the Department of Corrections. You are encouraged to apply if you are interested in advancing your career.

The working environment you can expect:
Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is the State of Alaska's dedicated facility for housing female prisoners. Located in Eagle River, Alaska, it is a peaceful, private, heavily wooded setting, with breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains. The institution includes 11 buildings, containing approximately 120,000 square feet of space. It sits on 62.7 acres of land adjacent to Eagle River, Alaska. It has the capacity for approximately 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; and
• 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; and
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

 
As 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 applicable

Upon 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.