Correctional Officer 1 (Anchorage)

Job Description

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 5%.  The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

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 for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you!

New Correctional Officers undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of Anchorage Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. 

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Correctional Officers receive up to 16 days of paid leave in their first two years of employment, which increases based on years of service. Additionally, they receive 12 paid holidays annually.

This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a "week on/week off" schedule that alternates between day and night shifts.

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The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Our facility offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and specialized training programs exclusive to the Alaska Correctional Complex. Serving the Anchorage Borough and Whittier, the ACC covers over 1900 square miles and 40 percent of Alaska's population. Originally opened as Cook Inlet Pretrial in 1993, it expanded with an additional building in 2002. Our 253,000-square-foot facility on 14 acres houses up to 863 inmates, including male inmates, unsentenced, sentenced, and Federal inmates. We have a dedicated staff of 260 and include an acute psychiatric unit and a full medical unit. If you seek a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a real difference, ACC might be the right place for you!

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.
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.
Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Why do you want to live in Anchorage?

Anchorage is nestled between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountain Range; the city has a beautiful back drop amongst the Alaska wilderness. The natural beauty surrounding Anchorage is hard to ignore. Along with the snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking glacial expanses, you'll find a diverse city with a thriving economy, high quality education system and a host of cultural and recreational amenities. Hiking, fishing, camping, skiing and other outdoor recreations actives are only a short drive away. The city offers all of the big city amenities while maintaining the small-town feel. —all reasons Anchorage has been voted one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live.

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