Job Title: Jail Officer

The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise inmate activities, to ensure the safety of inmates, and the security of the Jail Facility. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Jail Supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Police Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee may be subjected to a variety of hazards and the potential for personal injury.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• Some related public safety experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Jail Officer;
• The ability to type a minimum 30 WPM on a computer keyboard;
• An understanding of basic Windows program commands;
• Possession of a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check;
• Ability to become APSIN certified within six (6) months of employment;
• Certification from the Alaska Department of Corrections Municipal Correctional Officer Academy, or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,840.00 - $51,521.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sitka, AK 99835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person