Correctional Officer 4 (Staff Sergeant Central Transportation Unit)

Job Description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institut

ions, is currently recruiting for a Correctional

Officer 4 position with the Central Transportation Unit in Anchorage, Alaska.

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

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What You Will Be Doing:

This is an 84-hour position. Will supervise multiple Correctional Officer 3 Prisoner Transport Officer (PTO) positions, coordinate daily medical appointments for offenders, transfers between institutions and deal with closely with outside agencies. Will also be part of the statewide SORT response team and must be a certified PTO.

The successful candidate will be very detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize tasks, communicate frequently with other law enforcement agencies, and take pride in managing a multifaceted unit and team.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities.

We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization.

We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime and offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Our team offers opportunities for career advancement and enrichment within the unit, the department, and across other state agencies. Staff benefit from both personal and professional growth while serving their community in a meaningful way. We provide a competitive compensation package that includes regular raises, insurance coverage, and paid time off.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Central Transportation Unit is a highly motivated group that is dedicated to getting the job done and assisting everyone in Corrections to complete their mission. This position is Security related and deals with confidential information daily, often dealing with inmate movement.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Security: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.

Firearms: Knowledge of firearm usage and related issues, such as ammunition, range regulations and safety and use of force policies.

Detention: Knowledge of the policies and procedures for detaining criminal suspects including processing, fingerprinting, detention requests, informing detainee of charges, and transportation.

Teaches: Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful 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.

A qualified applicant may not:

Have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court.

Have been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more driving under the influence offenses.

Have illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time.

Have illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.

Have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.

Have been denied certification