Salary: $29.30 - $32.20 Hourly Location : Anchorage, AK Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 50703 Department: Corrections Division: Institutions Opening Date: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 9/2/2025 5:00 PM Alaska Division: Institutions Position Open To: All Applicants Bargaining Unit: Correctional Officers Range: 11 Job Description Effective July 1, 2025 the wage for this position increased by 11%. 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.Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com) Watch Alaska DOC's Correctional Officer video here: 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 organization, mission, 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. 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. For more information about Anchorage, visit the website: The work 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! 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. Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates. For more information about Anchorage, visit the website: 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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. Special Note: Appointment to Correctional Officer 1 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. Employees must be willing to work shift assignments and 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 by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction. Have ever used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer. Additional Required Information IMPORTANT NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINEA full criminal history check is required for all applicants. YOU WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS WITHOUT COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR NOTARIZED F-3 PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FORM.The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and Background Packet can be downloaded at: Once completed and notarized return to: As part of the personal history, applicants will be required to submit copies of the following documents:
- Certified Highschool/GED transcripts (must be received directly from certifying institution and show date of graduation)
- Birth certificate or valid passport
- HS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation, if applicable
- Naturalization certificate, if applicable
- DD-214 form, if applicable (must show date and type of discharge and reason for separation narrative for all periods of service in each branch of the military, such as the DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form)
- Military Evaluations, if applicable
Upon successfully passing screening criteria, qualified candidates will receive a job offer that is conditional. The conditional job offer is contingent upon the applicant completing and passing: a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation. The medical examination requirement will be coordinated and paid for by the Department. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of these requirements. The Department also recognizes that recruiting efforts by Correctional Officers is an effective tool for new recruits. Under the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement, current officers may be credited with Recruitment Incentive Leave for proactively participating in recruiting efforts for Correctional Officer 1/2 positions. Correctional Officers who recruit a new officer, who successfully completes probation and the academy, are eligible to be awarded an additional 60 hours of personal leave to be credited to their leave account. Correctional Facilities are located in various Alaska communities and during the application process, applicants will be allowed to select their preference for consideration and may select more than one location; however, successful applicants will be offered positions based upon total number of vacancies and the needs of the department. PREA NOTIFICATION The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements 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 institutions.
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
EDUCATION If 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, at the discretion of the hiring manager. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The 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. RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES Starting salary may be approved up to Step D-$29.01, if criteria are met. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education 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 EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. FIREARMS This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS Please be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance. FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check. MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to For applicant password assistance, please visit: Contact InformationRecruitment & Retention Unit Phone: (907) ###-#### Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.) Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
01 Do you have a valid driver's license issued within the United States or will you be able to obtain one at time of appointment?
02 Have you applied for a State of Alaska Correctional Officer position within the last 90 days?
03 Are you at least 21 years of age NOW or will you be at least 21 years of age within the next 90 days?
04 Do you have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate?
05 Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a US National eligible to work in the United States?
06 Have you been certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council or an equivalent law enforcement certification agency? Select from the options below:
- Not applicable - I have never applied for certification or been certified
- Certified - Current and in good standing
- Certified - Expired
- Revoked
- Revoked then reinstated
- Suspended
- Suspended then reinstated
- Surrendered
- Denied Certification
07 Have you ever been convicted of a felony by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?
08 Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?
09 Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer?
10 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?
11 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of two or more driving-while-intoxicated offenses by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?
12 Have you illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (excluding acts that occurred more than 10 years ago where you were younger than 21 years of age at the time)?
13 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court?
14 Have you ever used an illegal or illicit drug or substance (other than marijuana) like, but not limited to, cocaine, methamphetamine, synthetic or pseudo drugs (provided you were 21 years of age or older)?
- No
- Yes - within the last 5 years
- Yes - more than 5 years ago
15 If yes, list drugs used and date of last use. 16 Have you ever used marijuana (provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time of use)?
- No
- Yes - within the last year
- Yes - more than 1 yea
17 If yes, provide date of last use. 18 Are you prohibited from possessing a firearm?
19 Are you willing and able to work with violent offenders with varied criminal histories, backgrounds, and physical or mental disabilities in a confined prison setting 12 hours per day, 7 days/nights per week, with 1 week off every other week?
20 Correctional Officers may be required to grapple with, restrain, and detain prisoners in real-time and dynamic situations. In addition to completing training in use of force and defensive tactics, officers must be prepared to exercise self-defensive techniques to ensure officer, public, and prisoner safety. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
21 Are you able and willing to attend, and successfully complete, a seven-week or longer Correctional Officer Academy, which includes physical agility training and testing, self-defense tactics, training including physical contact between academy students and instructors, firearms training using live rounds, and exposure to pepper spray?
22 Do you understand that if you are the selected candidate the job offer will be conditional and if you do not successfully meet the background screening criteria the job offer will be rescinded?
23 Are you currently on supervised or unsupervised court ordered probation?
24 Have you ever filed a false or fraudulent claim for public assistance, medical benefits, unemployment insurance, disability, welfare, food stamps, insurance, or other financial benefits, or assistance?
25 Do you have a military discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces?
- No - I have not been in the military
- Honorable
- General
- Administrative
- Uncharacterized
- Dishonorable
26 Have you had a conditional job offer (CJO) with the Department of Corrections rescinded?
- No - I have never had a CJO rescinded
- Yes - more than 6 months ago
- Yes - within the last 6 months
27 Do you now communicate with, or have you ever communicated with, a person in the custody of the Department of Corrections (including people at halfway houses and/or on furlough) or in the custody of a federal institution? If so, provide their name(s), date(s) of communication, relationship(s) to you, and the facility or halfway house where the person resides. 28 Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment. 29 Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions?
30 Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
31 Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault?
32 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity?
33 If you responded Yes to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below. 34 Have you ever been terminated, asked to resign in lieu of termination, put on inactive status for cause, or resigned pending an investigation into your actions? If yes, please describe in the next question.
- No
- Yes - within the last year.
- Yes - more than a year ago.
35 If you answered yes to the question above, please describe the situation and list the date(s). 36 Have you ever received formal discipline while in any position (including written reprimands)?
- No
- YES - more than one year ago.
- YES - Within the last year (provide details in next question)
37 If you have received formal discipline within the last 12 months, please explain the circumstances and provide the date of occurrence in the comment box below. If you do not have formal discipline on record within 12 months please list none in the comment box below. 38 Were you influenced to apply for this position by a State of Alaska employee? If yes, please provide the full name of the State of Alaska employee and the approximate date of the referral in the text box below. (Please list one person only.) 39 Do you understand and acknowledge that Correctional Officers work an 84-hour work week, with a week on/week off schedule that alternates between day/night shifts?
40 Applicants are being asked to answer the following survey questions. The information is confidential and access is limited to the department's Human Resource office. Do you understand?
41 Have you previously been employed by a law enforcement agency?
42 Have you previously served in the United States armed forces?
43 Did you follow the department on social media prior to being hired?
44 What is your most recent type of employment?
- Military,Sales/Retail
- Law Enforcement
- Community
- Labor/Trades
- Firefighter
- Unemployed
- Nursing/Medical/EMT
- Student
- Other (please specify in the question below).
45 If you answered other in the question above, please specify. 46 How did you hear about this position?
- Social Media
- Current or Former Current or Former DOC employee
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Ad
- Job Fair / Event (if so, which one
