Criminal Justice Technician 1 (PCN 20-7662)

Criminal Justice Technician 1 Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions is recruiting for a Criminal Justice Technician 1 position for the Anchorage Correctional Center (ACC) located in Anchorage, Alaska. This position, located in the Property Section at the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC), is responsible for independently managing inmate property and financial accounts for 8001,000 inmates. Duties include maintaining accurate records in ACOMS, safeguarding inmate funds, preparing deposits, ensuring proper accountability, and coordinating the return of property and funds upon release while addressing inmate inquiries related to property or money.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture : The Alaska Department of Corrections focuses on public safety through secure confinement, rehabilitation, and community reintegration. It upholds professionalism, respects victims' rights, and ensures humane treatment of offenders. Staff create a safe environment that promotes daily reform and personal growth.

Benefits of Joining Our Team : Work alongside a diverse and dynamic team of experienced DOC professionals, leveraging their expertise to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. Take an active role in developing subordinates by providing tailored training, hands-on coaching, and meaningful mentorship, empowering them to enhance their skills, grow professionally, and achieve their full potential.

The Working Environment You Can Expect : This position works as part of a team alongside Correctional Officers, following a one-week-on / one-week-off, 75-hour rotation schedule that alternates between day, and night shifts every 13 weeks. The role offers a fast-paced, positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across multiple disciplines within the institution.

Who We Are Looking For : We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies :

• Customer Service : Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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 : This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Criminal Justice Technician 1 : Any combination of education and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in :

Equivalent to those typically gained by : Any combination of education and / or work, internship, and / or volunteer experience or service from any combination of fields that sufficiently builds the above and any job-specific competencies.

Required Documents : If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following :

Legal Employment : The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

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.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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 the 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience : If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications 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 :

Criminal History Checks / APSIN / ACOMS : Please be aware this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. 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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.