Correctional Officer 4

Correctional Officer 4The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Correctional Officer 4 at the Goose Creek Correctional Center located in Mackenzie Point, Alaska.What You Will Be Doing:Under the supervision of the Correctional Supervisor (LT), the primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Provide directions to subordinate Correctional Officers 1/2 assigned to specific posts and/or duties.Maintain constant contact with officers and provide them with any assistance and guidance necessary to ensure the security of the institution is properly maintained.Review and approve properly written and accurate reports from staff on incidents/events of note.Ensure all inmate counts are completed according to policy and procedure and that all tools, sharps, keys, vehicles, restraints and weapons are accounted for and properly logged for later review.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:When working for GCCC, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team, with opportunities for extensive learning about correctional settings and processes. In addition, we offer:Flexible work schedulesComprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirementOn-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only and low-cost lunchesConvenient parking with winter plug-ins and a scenic drive to work while avoiding the congested commute to AnchorageThe Working Environment You Can Expect:GCCC is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 1500 inmates and employs over 350 staff. You will be working in an office environment with daily interaction with inmates and other staff.Who We Are Looking For:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Comply with established control systems and rules.Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.Conflict Management: Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.Minimum QualificationsSuccessful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy or the equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards Council AND One year of experience performing duties in a specialized area requiring advanced training and/or certification in support of the custody, security, and reformation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. OR Two years of experience performing duties which support the custody, security, and reformation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The required experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. OR Two years of experience independently performing the full range of probation/parole duties to assess, evaluate, supervise, and guide incarcerated or released felony adult offenders. The required experience is met by service as an Adult Probation Officer 2 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 4 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. Positions in this job class may be required to possess special certification(s) or additional training directly related to the primary function of the specific position as noted in the Position Description of record. 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.Additional Required InformationLegal 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 and 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 institution;Convicted