Correctional Officer ; Wasilla, AK

Correctional Officer 1 (Wasilla, AK) – State of Alaska

We are recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions at Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) located in Wasilla, Alaska.

Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society.

84‑hour work week. Shift schedule: week on/week off alternating day/night shifts.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and effectively communicate required information.
• Ability to learn and apply techniques of self‑defense, firearms, appropriate force, and act quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures to the public, others, and inmates.

• Assist with maintaining order and discipline; operate security control room; handle unruly and violent prisoners with minimum force.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

• Age: 21 years or older.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Successful completion of background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.
• Valid driver’s license issued within the United States at the time of appointment.
• Willingness to work shift assignments; on‑call availability may be required.
• Must meet all Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certification requirements if previously employed by the Department of Corrections.

Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing with tenure, and receive 12 paid holidays annually. Relocation incentives may be available.

GCCC spans 435,000 square feet on a 90‑acre site. The facility can house up to 1,472 inmates and is staffed by 354 professionals. It includes a state‑of‑the‑art medical department with a dialysis unit and the largest kitchen in the state, preparing 4,224 meals daily.

For background packet and application instructions: doc.background unit

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 465‑4095 in Juneau or (907) 465‑3412 (TTY) 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.