Job Description The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2A located in Anchorage, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC Extended Cut.mp4 (vimeo.com) What you will be doing: Responsible for a full range of probation work in an institution. 80 to 100 clients are assigned. Perform classification reviews, interview and evaluate persons seeking parole/probation, prepare reports, conduct individual counseling, assess needs and refer appropriately for work and rehabilitation centers. Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities. We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime and offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day. Benefits of joining our team: * Work with a dynamic group of individuals. * Work with a variety of experienced DOC professionals. * Assist and promote personal growth of subordinates through training, coaching, mentoring. The working environment you can expect: * Fast paced environment that provides opportunity for professional development and positive working environment. * Interactions with multi-disciplines within the institution. * The complex is located in downtown Anchorage close to local shopping and eateries. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: * Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. * Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. * Flexibility: Is open to change and new information, adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty. Minimum Qualifications PJ04A1 -Adult Probation Officer 1 A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Or substitution: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement. Or substitution: Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience). All Adult Probation Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed. Advancement to the Adult Probation Officer 2 level occurs only when the incumbent successfully completes all training, including the specified terms of the APSC training and certification requirements, and is certified by the supervisor as prepared to perform at the next level. Advancement to the Adult Probation Officer 2B level is contingent upon completion of the Department's Probation Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training Manual. PJ04A2/PJ04A3-Adult Probation Officer 2 (A or B) Successful completion of training under a formally established Adult Probation Officer 1-2 (A or B) flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. And One year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor. Or substitution: Five years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience). Special Note (All Levels): At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: 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. Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment. Some positions in this job class series may be required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the position description and vacancy announcement. Employees may be required 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 DEADLINE A 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: https://doc.alaska.gov/admin/docs/Background%20Packet%20and%20Instructions.pdf?022223 Once completed and notarized return to: doc.backgroundunit@alaska.gov 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. It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your application, during your interview, and during the background investigation process. All information requested is required. It is important that you keep copies of all documents that you submit. Any copies of documents submitted to our office will not be returned and requested copies will be denied. Note: Applicants who are not forthright, honest, or who intentionally or unintentionally omit information during the recruitment and selection process may be disqualified from further consideration of employment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: * Resume * 3 professional references * Last 3 performance evaluations FLEXIBLY STAFFED This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. 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. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges, universities, or high schools 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 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 or high school. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applicant Profiles will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. 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 institution. * 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. 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. 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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 & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information Oscar Zapata Administrative Officer 2 Phone: 907-269-4204 oscar.zapata@alaska.gov 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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ 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? * Yes * No 02 Are you at least 21 years of age NOW or will you be at least 21 years of age within the next 90 days? * Yes * No 03 Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a US National eligible to work in the United States? * Yes * No 04 Do you have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate? * Yes * No 05 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 06 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? * Yes * No 07 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? * Yes * No 08 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? * Yes * No 09 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? * Yes * No 10 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? * Yes * No 11 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? * Yes * No 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)? * Yes * No 13 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 (excluding any use that occurred under the age of 21)? * Yes * No 14 If yes, list drugs used and date of last use. 15 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 year ago 16 If yes, provide date of last use. 17 Are you prohibited from possessing a firearm? * Yes * No 18 Are you able and willing to attend, and successfully complete, a seven-week or longer 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?" * Yes * No 19 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? * Yes * No 20 Have you received formal discipline while in any position (including written reprimands)? * No * Yes - within the last 12 months * Yes - more than 1 year ago 21 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? * No * Yes - within the last 12 months * Yes - more than 1 year ago 22 If you answered "Yes - within the last 12 months" on either of the above two questions, explain in detail the circumstances regarding all applicable incidents within the last year. Include the names of the employers, job titles, and separation dates. 23 Are you currently on supervised or unsupervised court ordered probation? * Yes * No 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? * Yes * No 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 yes, provide the following details: date(s), relationship, and the facility or halfway house where the person resides: 28 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? * Yes * No 29 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? * Yes * No 30 Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault? * Yes * No 31 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? * Yes * No 32 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. 33 Please select one of the following statements. * I only want to be considered for the Adult Probation Officer 1 level. * I want to be considered for both the Adult Probation Officer 1 and Adult Probation Officer 2 levels. 34 How did you hear about this position? * Social media (If so, which platform/page? Please specify in the next question) * Current or former DOC employee (if so, who? Please specify in next question) * Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Ad * Job Fair (if so, which one? Please specify in next question) * Alaska State Fair * Monster.com / Indeed.com / Military.com * Police 1 / Corrections 1 website * Google/YouTube Ads * Handshake website * Department of Corrections / Workplace Alaska Jobsite * Department of Corrections HR notifications from other states * Local advertisement banners * Facebook Job Opportunities * Anchorage Job Center * Wasilla Job Center * Other (Please specify in next question) 35 If you answered "Other" to the question above, please specify. 36 If you heard about this position at a job fair/event, which event did you attend? * I did not hear about this position at an event. * Military TAPS Presentation * Seward 4th of July Festival, July 3-4, 2024 * Juneau July 4th parade * Bear Paw Festival, July 13-14, 2024 * Arctic Thunder July 20-21, 2024 * FIL-AM Fest 2024, October 12, 2024 * Alaska State Fair, August 16-September 2, 2024 * AFN Convention - Anchorage, October 17-19, 2024 * UAA Fall Career - October 22, 2024 * TCC Job Fair - October 23, 2024 * Veterans, Military, Spouses, & Alaska Residents November 7, 2024 * Other (please specify in the question below) 37 If you answered "Other" to the question above, please specify. Required Question Agency State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/