Updates
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2/21/12
2/21/12
We've added this quarter's Seniority Lists, check it out here.
2/17/12
We just completed the
third round of contract negotiations... and it went pretty well. Check it out.
2/16/12
Retired Officer "Wild Bill" Rogers wrote a book. Check it out and order a copy.
2/16/12
Welcome New Officers
Hello there,
I’m Randy McLellan. I’m a Sergeant at the Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and am privileged to serve as the current president of the Alaska Correctional Officers Association (ACOA). I would like to welcome you into the Correctional Officer profession; it is a profession like no other.
As a Correctional Officer, you will walk one of the toughest beats in law enforcement. Today's Correctional Officers are hard-working professionals who put their lives on the line 24/7 protecting the public. You met high standards to be hired and you will continue to meet high standards throughout your career. We honor a stringent code of conduct and are held to demanding standards of conduct. We are proud to be Correctional Officers.
Long gone are the “knuckle dragging” days of the “guard” mentality. In 2004, Correctional Officers formed their own union and we have been in control of our own destiny ever since. Correctional officers have been very successful since going out on our own. We have become one of the most respected and influential associations in the State. We have one of the best contracts in the State and provide top representation when needed. Past performance is no guarantee of future success, but with your support and participation nothing should change. You are starting a career and joining an organization you can be proud of!
Again, we are glad you are joining us as a Correctional Officer and I welcome you! Don't be afraid to ask questions of your fellow Officers; we all started as you are starting. We encourage you to get involved in ACOA. Feel free to contact the office at anytime; someone is usually there from four in the morning until late at night. Welcome to the toughest beat.
Welcome aboard!
President, ACOA
ACOA New Officer Paperwork
As a Correctional Officer in Alaska you will need to fill out the forms below and return them to the ACOA office (Just give them to your facility Board Member and they will send the form to us.)
New Member Paperwork (printable version - pdf)
Union Notification
The State is required to notify you that it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate Union within 10 days. The contact information is included on the Union Notification Form at the following link:
Union Notification Form (printable version - pdf)
State of Alaska
Link to State New Employee Orientation Site
You might also be interested in the following professional organizations that have assisted other Alaska Officers (though not required to be a member of ACOA)
American Correctional Officer Intelligence Network www.cointel.net
Membership Application (printable version - pdf)
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) www.cpof.org
CPOF Membership Application (printable version - pdf)
CPOF Catastrophic Assistance Guidelines and Application (printable version - pdf)
