Correctional OFFICERS
Correctional Officers are sworn law-enforcement
officers responsible for maintaining security within Alaska's
correctional centers.
Officers oversee the safety of all staff
and prisoners and have a direct impact on public safety and
offender rehabilitation.
The mission of the Division of Institutions is to promote public safety. Our division provides
secure confinement,
access to reformative programs and offender management planning
that promotes successful community reentry.
Mission
We provide timely access to essential care through an
evidence-based multidisciplinary approach.
We are committed to a
culture of professionalism, quality and safety.
VISION
We are committed to the wellbeing of those under the care
of the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Individuals will be
treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. We are
dedicated to providing
essential care and to promoting health and
rehabilitation.
VALUES
RESPECT: Treat each other and our patients with dignity.
INTEGRITY: Honor our commitment to those we serve. Guard their
Eighth Amendment rights and ensure we are
good stewards of the
public trust.
COMPASSION: Observe, listen, understand
and assist without judgement, regardless of their circumstance.
Honor inmate families' concerns and be responsive to their needs.
TEAMWORK: Cooperate and work side by side for the common good of
our patients, the Division and the Department.
SAFETY:
Practice responsibly and ensure a safe environment for our
patients, our colleagues and ourselves.
GROWTH: Use best
practices and embrace opportunities to learn and improve; never
be satisfied with "good enough."
COMPETITIVE PAY
Correctional Officer 1
salaries range from $29.30/hr to $48.30, depending on location of position. A Correctional Officer 1 will promote to Correctional Officer 2 after 12-14 months of probationary service and upon successful completion of the Alaska Police Standards Council certification requirements.
Correctional Officer 2
With one year Correctional Officer experience in an adult correctional institution and successful completion of a Correctional Officer academy with a minimum of 200 hours, the Correctional Officer 2 level starts between $29.30/hr to $48.30, depending on location.
Officers are eligible for scheduled raises annually.
TRAINING ACADEMY
Correctional Officers are paid to attend a seven-week Training Academy that teaches the skills and knowledge base an officer needs to effectively and safely perform the duties of a Correctional Officer. Some of the curriculum includes: defensive tactics, firearms (shotgun), deescalation techniques, searches and restraints, first aid/CPR and more.
WEEK-ON/WEEK-OFF SCHEDULE
Correctional Officers work an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of one week-on, one week-off that alternates day/night shifts.
STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES
The Department of Corrections operates 12 Correctional Facilities in locations across the state including Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, Pt. Mackenzie, Juneau, Ketchikan, Fairbanks, Nome, Seward, Kenai and Bethel.
RETIREMENT & BENEFITS
Full-time employment with the State of Alaska includes competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 11 paid holidays annually, monthly accrued personal/sick leave, and a retirement plan.
The Alaska Department of Corrections manages 13 facilities throughout the state. Explore each one to find where your skills and interests align.