Corrections Officer

Unalaska, AK
City of Unalaska

Salary: $31.92 – $33.86 / hour.

Position Summary:

This is an entry-level position under the direct supervision of the Corrections Sergeant, with occasional leadership from the on-shift Police Sergeant. This position ensures the health and security of inmates held in the Unalaska Jail, either on criminal charges or protective custody, receiving the rights and care as mandated by State and Federal Law and staff. Duties include showers, meals, dispensing medications, sanitizing corrections area including cells and showers, laundering inmate bedding, clothing, towels, etc. Other responsibilities include proper written records of inmates and activities, report writing, fingerprinting, billing, court documents, bail money, conducting thorough searches of prisoners, visitors, and cells for prohibited items, and the ability to use proper restraint techniques on violent offenders.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma and/or GED required; a combination of education and experience will be evaluated individually.
  • College degree and or courses in law enforcement preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in a position requiring public contact.
  • Obtaining APSC Basic Municipal Corrections Officer Certification within one (1) year of hire is required.
  • Current First Aid and CPR are required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by federal law, if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification (I-9).
  • US Citizen by birth or naturalization by time of hire.
  • You must conduct pre-employment testing, which includes extensive criminal investigation, fingerprints and drug testing, and physical and psychological testing post-offer.
  • Must not have misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) years. No domestic violence-related misdemeanor convictions and no illegal drug use in the past five (5) years.
  • You must work rotating shifts with emergency or non-traditional work hours as necessary.