Municipal Corrections Officer
About the role
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full‑time Municipal Corrections Officer. Under general supervision, the officer oversees the safety and security of the Kodiak Community Jail and the individuals detained. The Police Department provides quality law enforcement services to the community and assistance to citizens who request services related to life, health, and property; the officer must perform duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department. The officer must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in both personal and professional life, desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect, and display personal conduct above reproach.
Responsibilities
- Supervising prisoners
- Booking and releasing prisoners
- Conducting searches of prisoners and the facility
- Dispensing meals and medications
- Cleaning and disinfecting jail facilities
- Monitoring individuals assigned to both sentenced and pre‑sentenced electronic monitoring programs
- Ensuring the jail has adequate supplies
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet and maintain minimum standards for certification as a municipal corrections officer as set out by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC)
- At least 19 years of age
- High school diploma or GED and up to one year of corrections experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties
Licensing Requirements
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to attend and successfully complete the Municipal Corrections Officer Training Academy
- Possess or ability to obtain the basic APSC Municipal Corrections Officer Certification
- Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens certifications
- Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance
- Ability to obtain certification in less‑lethal tools and defensive tactics