Court Services Officer (26-03)

Court Services Officer (26-03)

Salary

$38.30 - $57.45 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, AK

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

54395

Department

Public Safety - Recruitment Unit (Trooper/Court Services Officer/Deputy Fire Marshal)

Division

Public Safety - Recruitment Unit (Trooper/Court Services Officer/Deputy Fire Marshal)

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Division

Alaska State Troopers

Position Open To

All Applicants

Bargaining Unit

Public Safety Officers

Range

74

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Job Description

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

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Alaska State Troopers,

is currently recruiting to fill Court Services Officers (CSO) positions around the state.

The 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

Qualified applicants will be attending the Department of Public Safety Training academy beginning January 2027 and July 2027.

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

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Court Services Officers (CSOs) are a unique class of officers who work under the general direction and command of AST.

Court Services Officers conduct duties for the Commissioner of Public Safety under AS 22.20.100-140, which includes providing physical security of courtrooms, chambers, and other spaces of the courts including the grounds of court facilities; coordinating and providing prisoner transport; serving court writs; and providing protective details and security for judicial officers.

Court Services Officer is distinguished from State Trooper and other commissioned job classes by its primary focus on providing prisoner transportation, process service, court security, and judicial protection to the court system.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

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 the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

As a Court Services Officer, you will have a rewarding career and receive paid, high-caliber training and benefits at no expense to you while attending the academy.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

There are multiple positions available in this posting that have unique opportunities.

The Juneau Court Services Officer position is based out of the Juneau Courthouse Judicial Services Office. The work environment will consist of region-wide paper service, evictions, and prisoner transports between the Lemon Creek Correctional Center, Anchorage airport, and Southeast Alaska area community jails and villages. In addition, Juneau CSOs routinely conduct out of state fugitive extraditions and courtroom security in Juneau and the outlying Southeast Alaska area courthouses. The Juneau Court Services Office is team-oriented, family-friendly, and a great place to work!

The Anchorage Court Services position is in downtown Anchorage on the main Alaska Court System campus. The work environment consists of being part of the largest Judicial Services team in the Alaska State Troopers and conducting local and regional prisoner transports, physical site security, writ services, and judiciary protection. Anchorage is the major population center of Alaska and affords easy access to world-class hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation with all the convenience of living in a modern city.

The Bethel Court Services Officer position is located and based full-time out of the Bethel State Trooper Post with frequent work at the Bethel Courthouse. The work environment consists of paper service, prisoner transports between the jail and court, and courtroom security. The work environment is friendly, team-oriented, and productive.

The Dillingham Court Services Officer position is located and based full time out of the Dillingham State Trooper Post with frequent work at the Dillingham Courthouse. The work environment consists of paper service, courtroom security, and prisoner transports between the jail and court, as well as transports between Dillingham/King Salmon and Anchorage. The position will also assist with transports from local villages into Dillingham on small aircraft. The work environment is friendly, team-oriented, and productive.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 18 years of age or older at the time of hire
• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
• Must be 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.

More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: alaskastatetrooper.com

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or the equivalent.

AND

18 years of age or older at time of hire.

Special Note:

Must possess a valid Drivers License at time of hire.

As part of the selection process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted, including: a comprehensive background check; fingerprinting; medical and psychological evaluations; physical agility testing; drug screening, and successfully obtaining a security clearance to access criminal justice information systems. Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process and the medical evaluation.

This job class requires the use of firearms or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold a position in this job class. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

1) is 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 of the victim.

Personal History:

• Must be 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 by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements or has passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
• 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid drivers 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 (5) 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 (5) 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 by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction).
• 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.

Note: Candidates will need to meet selection criteria, pass an initial physical fitness test and complete a background investigation.

All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening.

Additional Required Information

INITIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

All applicants must successfully pass the initial physical fitness test to move forward in the application process. For more information on our fitness test standards, go to alaskastatetrooper.com/hiring-process/. This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym or at any adequate outdoor or indoor facility. Applicants will submit results via the applicant tracking system when completing their background investigation documents. Passing initial fitness test scores are valid for 6 months.

Notification of Next Phase:

As part of the hiring process, Alaska State Troopers conducts a thorough background investigation of all candidates using a web-based applicant tracking platform to securely collect all required information and documentation. When invited to the online portal, applicants will be required to create a log-in and then follow the applicant instructions. Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer and upload all documents within 15 days of invitation to the portal.

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

DOCUMENTS TO COLLECT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BACKGROUND PACKET

Please have the following documents in your possession prior to submitting your online application to ensure you meet your deadline. These documents do not need to be uploaded to your online application, but they will be submitted later with the Background Packet. Failure to provide ALL required documents by your deadline will result in your application being eliminated from the process. Instructions for submitting these documents will be furnished after you have completed the online application.

• Scanned copy of Birth Certificate (if current name differs from that on the birth certificate, provide court documents showing name change).
• If naturalized, a scanned copy of Naturalization Certificate with photo.
• Certified official high school transcripts or General Education Development (GED) testing results
• College transcripts for all post-secondary education. If you earned a degree, they would need to be certified official transcripts; otherwise, unofficial is acceptable.
• Current and/or former police officers must provide basic police officer certification or equivalent POST Certification; additional law enforcement-related certifications; certificate of academy completion and course syllabus to include the number of hours; out-of-state applicants must provide a copy of their academy syllabus.
• Former military members must provide discharge or separation papers showing date and type of discharge for all periods of service for each branch of the military (i.e. DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form, which include the Separation and Reentry codes).
• Any employment evaluations, or certifications you have received.
• Long-form/lifetime driving record(s) from all states and U.S. territories in which you have ever held a drivers license and/or received a citation (whether convicted or not). You can find that information at: https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services
• Long-form drivers abstract/lifetime driving record from each country outside of the U.S. or its territories where you have ever held or now hold citizenship or have been a resident alien, or resided at while on military assignment (not while on active mission or combat zone deployment).

For any documents generated in a language other than English, official translations must be included.

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 (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

Contact Information

For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

DPS Recruitment

Phone: 907-269-5976

dps.recruit@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatmans Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

01

Are you eligible to accept employment in the U.S.?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of application? Or will you be 18 by the start of the next academy in January 2027?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been denied certification or had basic certification revoked by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible licensing agency in any other issuing jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever been 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?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been disqualified from any portion of a prior formal background investigation conducted for Court Services Officer in the twelve months prior to this application?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you illegally used, transported, or purchased schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance (other than marijuana or prescription medication) during the last five (5) 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)?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you used marijuana within one year prior to this application?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you illegally used, manufactured, transported, purchased, distributed, or sold a controlled substance while employed as a peace officer or in a position associated with law enforcement?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever illegally, manufactured, distributed, or sold a controlled substance (unless under 21 at the time of the act AND the act occurred more than 5 years prior to the date of this application)?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you been on court-ordered probation with (supervised or non-supervised) within three (3) years before the date of application?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person in the ten years prior to this application?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you been convicted of more than two (2) misdemeanors in the last ten (10) years (unless under 21 at the time of the acts AND three (3) years have elapsed since the most recent act)?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude in the ten years prior to the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor within 5 years from the date of application?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned, excluding juvenile adjudications?

• Yes
• No

16

Within the preceding twelve (12) months from the date of this application has your driver's license been limited, canceled, revoked, suspended?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you been charged with any Domestic Violence-related offense, including violations of Domestic Violence Protective Orders, within 1 year previous to this application?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you ever been convicted of any crime, reduced or related to Domestic Violence, whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned?

• Yes
• No

19

Do you possess a high school diploma recognized by a state, a diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements, or has passed a General Education Development (GED) test?

• Yes
• No

20

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

21

Do you give the Alaska Department of Public Safety authorization to research your driving record and to conduct a complete background and criminal history check using law enforcement databases?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you been a respondent to any long-term Domestic Violence Protective Order or similar order by any jurisdiction in the twelve months previous to this application?

• Yes
• No

23

Were you influenced by one of the Alaska State Trooper documentary tv shows to apply for this position? If so, which one(s)?

• • A&E Alaska State Troopers (Aired in 2026)
• • National Geographic Alaska State Trooper (Originally aired in 2009)
• • No, I was not influenced by either of these shows to apply for this position.

24

The Department of Public Safety is currently recruiting to fill Court Services Officer positions in Juneau, Anchorage, Bethel, and Dillingham. Please select below which location(s) you are willing to work in. (check all that apply).

• Juneau
• Anchorage
• Bethel
• Dillingham

Required Question

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)

(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/