Adult Probation Officer 1/2B

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.  The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2B for the Nome District Office, located in Nome, Alaska.

Watch Alaska DOC's video here:

DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com)

Watch Alaska DOC’s Division of Pretrial, Probation, & Parole video here:

DP3_30 sec.mp4 (vimeo.com)

What You Will Be Doing:

This position provides supervision and case management for adult male and female offenders who are required to report to the Department of Corrections.  Job duties include working directly with felony offenders by conducting office meetings, interviews, completing risk/need assessments, urinalysis tests, providing referrals for treatment needs, conducting field contacts, as well as violation arrests and offender transports.  The position requires acquiring and documenting historical and current information for the individuals under the supervision of the office.  Officers ensure offender compliance with court or parole board issued conditions and report any violation to those entities.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The vision of the Department of Corrections Division of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole is to serve Alaska’s diverse population through objective, legal, and evidence-based community supervision, while respecting the rights of victims, defendants, probationers, and parolees.

Our mission is to help provide positive change in every town, village, and neighborhood in Alaska by enhancing public safety, assisting the court with the fair administration of justice for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success.