Court Services Officer (26-03)

State of Alaska · Alaska, United States · 4 days ago

$38.3/hrFull-time

This recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

Pay

Salary is dependent upon the location of hire:

Anchorage: $38.30 per hour
Juneau: $40.22 per hour
Bethel: $57.45 per hour
Dillingham: $52.47 per hour

Effective July 1, 2026, the wage for this position increased by 4%. The wage listed reflects this increase.

Responsibilities

Court Services Officers (CSOs) conduct duties for the Commissioner of Public Safety under AS 22.20.100-140, including:

Providing physical security of courtrooms, chambers, and other court spaces, including the grounds of court facilities
Coordinating and providing prisoner transport
Serving court writs
Providing protective details and security for judicial officers

CSOs are distinguished from State Troopers and other commissioned job classes by their primary focus on prisoner transportation, process service, court security, and judicial protection.

About the Role

Qualified applicants will attend the Department of Public Safety Training Academy beginning January 2027 or July 2027. Multiple positions are available across Alaska with unique opportunities:

Juneau

Based out of the Juneau Courthouse Judicial Services Office
Work includes region-wide paper service, evictions, and prisoner transports between Lemon Creek Correctional Center, Anchorage airport, and Southeast Alaska area community jails and villages
Conducts out-of-state fugitive extraditions and courtroom security in Juneau and Southeast Alaska area courthouses
Team-oriented, family-friendly work environment

Anchorage

Based in downtown Anchorage on the main Alaska Court System campus
Part of the largest Judicial Services team in the Alaska State Troopers
Conducts local and regional prisoner transports, physical site security, writ services, and judiciary protection
Affords access to world-class hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation with modern city conveniences

Bethel

Based full-time out of the Bethel State Trooper Post with frequent work at the Bethel Courthouse
Work includes paper service, prisoner transports between jail and court, and courtroom security
Friendly, team-oriented, and productive work environment

Dillingham

Based full-time out of the Dillingham State Trooper Post with frequent work at the Dillingham Courthouse
Work includes paper service, courtroom security, and prisoner transports between jail and court, as well as transports between Dillingham/King Salmon and Anchorage
Assists with transports from local villages into Dillingham on small aircraft
Friendly, team-oriented, and productive work environment

Mission

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out this mission.

Benefits

Paid, high-caliber training and benefits at no expense while attending the academy

Requirements

18 years of age or older at the time of hire
Possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test
Conversant in English (both written and spoken)
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior formal background investigation conducted for this job classification in the last twelve months
Possess a valid Driver’s License at time of hire

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent
18 years of age or older at time of hire

Selection Process

As part of the selection process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted, including:

Comprehensive background check
Fingerprinting
Medical and psychological evaluations
Physical agility testing
Drug screening
Security clearance to access criminal justice information systems

Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process and medical evaluation.

This job class requires the use of firearms or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold a position in this job class.

Personal History

Able to accept employment within the United States
Possession of high school diploma recognized by a state, a diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or local school district, or has passed a General Education Development (GED) test
18 years of age or older at the time of application
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior formal background investigation conducted for this job classification in the last twelve months

Prior Use of Illegal/Illicit Substances

Not used, transported, or purchased a schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the last five years (unless under the age of 21 at the time of use AND the act occurred more than 3 years from the date of application); or there was an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use of a prescription controlled substance not prescribed to the person
Not used marijuana during the past twelve months
Not illegally manufactured, distributed, or sold a controlled substance (unless under 21 at the time of the act AND the act occurred more than five years ago)

Criminal History

Not currently on court-ordered probation, either supervised or non-supervised
Not convicted of a felony whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned, excluding juvenile adjudications
Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person in the last ten years
Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime, reduced or related, to domestic violence whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned
Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude in the last ten years
Not convicted of more than two misdemeanors in the last ten years (unless under the age of 21 at the time of the acts AND three years have elapsed since the most recent act)

Prior Law Enforcement Conduct

Never denied certification or had basic certification revoked by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction (unless the denial or revocation has been rescinded)
Never discharged or resigned under threat of discharge, for cause relating to dishonesty or misconduct, from employment as a police officer in this state or any other state or territory
Not illegally manufactured, distributed, or sold a controlled substance while employed as a peace officer or in a position associated with law enforcement

Physical Fitness Test

All applicants must successfully pass the initial physical fitness test to move forward in the application process. Passing scores are valid for 6 months. For more information on fitness test standards, visit alaskastatetrooper.com/hiring-process/. This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym or adequate facility.

Background Investigation

As part of the hiring process, a thorough background investigation will be conducted using a web-based applicant tracking platform. Applicants will need to:

Create a log-in using the Chrome web browser on a computer
Upload all required documents within 15 days of invitation to the portal

Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing. Upcoming testing weeks are September 14–18, 2026, and November 16–20, 2026.

Required Documents

Prepare the following documents for submission with the background packet (do not upload with the initial application):

Scanned copy of birth certificate (if current name differs, provide court documents showing name change)
If naturalized, a scanned copy of Naturalization Certificate with photo
Certified official high school transcripts or GED testing results
College transcripts for all post-secondary education (certified official if degree earned, otherwise unofficial is acceptable)
Current and/or former police officers: basic police officer certification or equivalent POST Certification, certificate of academy completion, course syllabus including hours, and academy syllabus for out-of-state applicants
Former military members: discharge or separation papers (e.g., DD-214 Long Form, NGB-22 Form) showing date and type of discharge for all periods of service
Any employment evaluations or certifications received
Long-form/lifetime driving record(s) from all states and U.S. territories where you have held a driver’s license or received a citation