Correctional Officer ; Seward, AK

Correctional Officer 2 (Seward, AK)

Employing Agency: State of Alaska – Department of Corrections

Join the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) in Seward as a Correctional Officer 2. You will participate in a 12–14 month field training program and a seven‑week Correctional Officer Academy, after which you will be certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council.

• Maintain order and discipline among inmates, performing routine security checks and inspections.
• Operate the security control room and assist with incident management and conflict resolution.
• Apply knowledge of statutes, regulations, and procedures to daily tasks and explain them to inmates and the public.

• Follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and communicate effectively.
• Use self‑defense, firearms, and appropriate force to protect oneself and others, responding calmly in emergencies.
• Read and comprehend legal statutes, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures to the public and inmates.
• Assist with maintaining an environment conducive to rehabilitation.

• At least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen or national.
• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license;
  Commercial driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, background investigation, drug screening, medical exam, and psychological evaluation.
• One year of experience in custody, security, or rehabilitation in an adult correctional institution, or completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy.

• Paid leave: 16 days in first two years, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• "Week on / week off" schedule alternating day and night shifts.
• Potential relocation incentives.

The State of Alaska is an equal‐opportunity employer. The State of Alaska complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals who need accommodation, auxiliary aides, or alternative communication formats should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201.