Adult Probation Officer​/2B; PCN

Adult Probation Officer 1/2B – Anchorage Probation Office

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

Make a lasting impact on your community by balancing field and office-based supervision responsibilities for felons in the community. Field duties include conducting home visits, community compliance checks, and collaborating with law enforcement and community partners. Office duties include conducting office visits, maintaining accurate and timely supervision records, preparing reports for the Court and Alaska Board of Parole, testifying in court and parole hearings, and collaborating with local justice partners across the state.

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, and providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable while connecting them to community partners and resources for long‑term success.

• Paid training and paid time off
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day

This position is based at the Anchorage Probation Office near midtown Anchorage, serving the communities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Girdwood.

• Integrity/Honesty
  :
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Accountability
  :
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results.
• Attention to Detail
  :
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Decision Making
  :
  Makes sound, well‑informed, and objective decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field, OR equivalent experience.
• Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Alternate equivalency:
  Four years experience plus 2.67 semester hours of post‑secondary education equal to one month of experience.

• Applicant must be at least 21, a U.S. citizen or national, and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license issued within the United States.
• Background check required; completion of a notary‑verified F‑3 Personal History Statement is mandatory.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Contact:
Taryn Link, Chief Probation Officer
907‑334‑2310
taryn.link