Correctional Officer 3

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Correctional Officer 3 for the Fairbanks Correctional Center located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

***This position is open to Department Employees only***

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Watch Alaska DOC’s Correctional Officer video here:

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What You Will Be Doing:

This position assists the Security Sergeant (CO4) with responsibility for all security aspects of the Fairbanks Correctional Center, including but not limited to: inspections and shakedowns; key control; evaluating and maintaining fire suppression equipment and various security devices; investigations of both prisoner and officer actions as directed; enforcement of procedures for the control, distribution and maintenance of firearms, ammunition and other security equipment; daily processing of inmate visiting lists; sits as a member of hiring panels for promotions; serves as an agency TAC; conducts background checks of job applicants, vendors and contractors; interfaces with various national and state agencies; maintains stock of security equipment and submits purchase requests for same; prepares reports and completes miscellaneous paperwork; attends staff meetings and provides input and consulting on security issues; acts as Shift Supervisor when necessary.

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.