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Correctional Officer 2 (Seward, AK)

Seward, AK · On-site

$46K - $60K/yr

Residents enjoy outstanding outdoor recreation including the Kenai Fjords National Park, which is dominated by glaciated landscapes. Exit Glacier is one of the many glaciers in the park and is only a ...

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Correctional Officer 2 (Seward, AK)

Alaska Staffing

Seward, AK • On-site

$46K - $60K/yr

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

Correctional Officer 2 Positions

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 2 positions for the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, 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 Officer 2s undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training, you will receive certification as a Correctional Officer from the Alaska Police Standards Council.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of Spring Creek Correctional Center 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.

Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Spring Creek Correctional Center is a maximum-security state operated adult correctional institution. The institution has a capacity of over 500 male inmates and employs approximately 200 staff. While much of Spring Creek's inmate population serve long term sentences, we also house prisoners serving shorter sentences.

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

For job seekers unfamiliar with the Seward area, the following are a few highlights about some of the features of our area:

  • The community of Seward is nestled against a backdrop of peaks and passes sculpted by Ice Age glaciers; Seward's ice-free harbor has long served as a natural gateway to the vast scenic and resource riches of Alaska's huge interior.
  • Residents enjoy outstanding outdoor recreation including the Kenai Fjords National Park, which is dominated by glaciated landscapes. Exit Glacier is one of the many glaciers in the park and is only a short drive from downtown Seward.
  • Seward is located on Resurrection Bay, a fickle body of water teeming with an abundant species of fish and frolicking marine mammals.
  • Seward is home to the Mt. Marathon Race which is run every July 4th. The race totals 3.1miles and climbs 3022 feet. Top finishers cross the finish line in about an hour.
  • Seward schools are second to none, with the Seward Elementary School being selected as a 2008 "No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School."
  • The region offers fantastic marine boating, fishing and hunting, cross-country skiing, bird watching, hiking, kayaking, running and biking, and much, much more

For more information, visit the following sites:

  • http://www.cityofseward.us
  • http://sewardcitynews.com
  • www.alaskasealife.org

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