Correctional Officers courageously protect and serve the public by walking Alaska’s toughest beat. Every day and night, including holidays, Correctional Officers are surrounded by some of the worst individuals that society produces, yet Officers selflessly and vigilantly stand strong in the face of danger to keep Alaska’s citizens safe. The rigors of the job are both challenging and demanding, requiring individuals of strong character, even temperament, and sound judgment. Correctional Officers do this dangerous and essential job on the public’s behalf, but they receive little, to no, recognition for their sacrifice. We are endeavoring to change that.
ACOA Service Coins recognize Officers for the years they served as an Alaska Correctional Officer. They honor Officers’ service and show gratitude to those ACOA Members who walk Alaska’s toughest beat.
Eligibility
All ACOA Members in good standing who have worked as a Correctional Officer for the Alaska Department of Corrections for a minimum of 5 years are eligible to receive the coins they have earned for free.
Earning ACOA Commemorative Coins
Alaska Correctional Officers earn the ACOA Service Coins by simply being members in good standing of the Alaska Correctional Officers Association while they have served as a Correctional Officer with the Alaska DOC for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years. For every five years that an eligible Correctional Officer walks Alaska’s toughest beat, the Officer will receive an ACOA Service Coin of increasing value.
- 5 years – Pure Copper, 1 Ounce Coin (Image – Wolves Under Northern Lights)
- 10 years – Pure Bronze, 1 Ounce Coin (Image – Bull Moose)
- 15 years – Pure Silver, 1 Ounce Coin (Image – Grizzly Bear)
- 20 years – Pure Silver with Pure Gold Inlay, 1 Ounce Coin (Image – Bald Eagle with Alaska Flag)
- 25 years – Pure Silver with Pure Gold Inlay, 2 Ounce Coin (Image – Bald Eagle over the State of Alaska)
- 30 years – Pure Silver with More Pure Gold Inlay, 2 Ounce Coin (Image – Hawk Flying Free over Mountains)