Pretrial Services Officer 1/2

The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, is recruiting for multiple Pretrial Services Officers 1/2 located in Fairbanks, Alaska

What you will be doing:

Pretrial Service Officers are responsible for the assessment and supervision of adult defendants on pretrial status with the Alaska Court System.

Pretrial Officers must ensure public safety by completing assessments, identifying appropriate supervision conditions, monitoring defendants for court appearance compliance, and supervising defendants.

Supervision of defendants includes referrals for services, field and home contacts, drug and alcohol screening, electronic monitoring, arresting when necessary, and reporting concerns and providing updates to the court.

The position will require additional training and oversight for newer employees in this field of work.

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Our organization, mission and culture:

The vision of the Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole is to serve Alaskas diverse population through objective, legal and evidence-based community supervision, while respecting the rights of victims, defendants, probationers, and parolees.

We are committed to promoting a healthier, stronger, safer Alaska. The Pretrial, Probation, Parole Officer is an essential position for helping the Department fulfill this vision.

They work closely with those under supervision as well as victims and community partners to help ensure each office is held to the highest standard.

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 for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success.

The benefits of joining our team:

By joining the Fairbanks Pretrial office, you will be an integral team member in making our communities safer and have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

The Department of Corrections offers paid training, paid time off, flexible work schedules and many opportunities for career advancement.

The working environment you can expect:

The office is located near downtown Fairbanks, Alaska and provides supervision of defendants awaiting trial in the Bethel, Fairbanks, Kotzebue, Nome, and Utqiagvik communities.

The Fairbanks team ensures public safety by meeting the needs of the community, defendants, victims, and courts 365 days a year.

The office is comprised of public service driven officers with a passion for making a difference in their community.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:A pattern of reliable behaviors on the job, including punctuality and the ability to carry out tasks independently.

Ability to work well, in a team environment, establishing and maintaining a cooperative and effective working relationship, with a wide variety of individuals/organizations.

Ability to quickly analyze situations, remain calm and make sound decisions under conditions of stress or danger.
Ability to understand the principals and techniques of adult corrections or probation and adult treatment and rehabilitation.
Pretrial Services Officer 1A 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 or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience)..All Pretrial Services Officer 1 positions are flexibly staffed.

Advancement to the Pretrial Services 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 Pretrial Services Officer 2 level is contingent upon completion of the Probation Officer Academy and the Probation Officer Field Training Manual.

Pretrial Services Officer 2Successful completion of training under a formally established Pretrial Services Officer 1 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;ORA bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

AndOne year of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections.

Or substitution:

Five yearsin any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial,criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections 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.
Positions in this job class series are required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification.
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 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTSApplicants are required to provide at time of interview the following:

ResumeEducation transcripts/ copy of degreeLast three performance evaluationsThree professional referencesCOVER LETTERA detailed cover letter highlighting your knowledge, skills and abilities as pertaining to the strengths and responsibilities listed above, is required.

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: Packet and Once completed and notarized return to: doc.

govAs 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 validpassportHS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation, if applicableNaturalization certificate, if applicableDD-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 applicableThe background investigation requires candidates to complete a background packet, which includes attaching the above required documents in order for our office to verify you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements set forth by the Alaska Police Standards Council.

Upon hire, applicants will also be subject to fingerprinting.

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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates eligibility.

If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.

PREA NOTIFICATIONThe 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; orHas been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

EDUCATIONIf 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer 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.
FIREARMSThis position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL , 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/ACOMSPlease 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.

FINGERPRINTNOTICEAll Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICEThis recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENTThe 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 or in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 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 toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to applicant password assistance please visit:
Erica Meckel-CarsonPretrial SupervisorPhone:
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