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Correctional Officer 1
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Alaska Department of Corrections
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Correctional Officer 2
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Alaska Department of Corrections
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Registered Nurse
- Wasilla, Alaska
- U.S. Navy
$73747.656250
- Full Time
- Public Health
Meteorologist
- Wasilla, Alaska
- U.S. Navy
$98606.250000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Surface Warfare Officer
- Wasilla, Alaska
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Systems Technician
- Wasilla, Alaska
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Correctional Officer 1 (Wasilla, AK)
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Alaska Staffing
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer 2 (Wasilla, AK)
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Alaska Staffing
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes)
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS

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Correctional Officer 1
- Wasilla, Alaska 99654 United States
- Alaska Department of Corrections
- Jun 02, 2026
- Full Time
Alaska Department of Corrections

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- Jun 02, 2026
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Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that's more than just a job? Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) located in Wasilla, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: 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. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you! New Correctional Officers undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of Goose Creek Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after 2 years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 12 paid holidays annually. This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of "week on/week off" that alternate "day/night shifts." Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) is in the MatSu Valley. GCCC, which began operations in 2013, and is the newest addition to the Alaska State prison system. The facility spans 435,000 square feet, with five buildings on a 90-acre site. It can house up to 1,472 inmates and is staffed by 354 professionals. GCCC features a state-of-the-art medical department with a dialysis unit and the largest kitchen in the state, preparing 4,224 meals daily. Who We Are Looking For: To be successful in the position, a candidate will need the following core competencies: Ability to follow oral and written instructions, knowledge of business software, and effectively communicate required information. Ability to learn and apply techniques of self-defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself / others and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment. Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population. To truly excel in this position, a candidate will have or develop the following competencies: Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate security control room, learn and apply techniques of handling unruly and violent prisoners, using the minimum force necessary, in resolving situations, and routine security checks and inspections. Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners. Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that's more than just a job? Are you interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice? The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions for the Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) located in Wasilla, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: 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. Start a rewarding career with growth prospects and make a meaningful impact in our community. We look forward to welcoming you! New Correctional Officers undergo 12-14 months of structured field training and attend a seven-week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training and receiving the APSC Correctional Officer Certificate, you will be promoted to Correctional Officer 2. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of Goose Creek Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Correctional Officers earn up to 16 days of paid leave for the first two years of employment, increasing after 2 years based on years of service, as well as also receiving 12 paid holidays annually. This recruitment is for an 84-hour work week, with a schedule of "week on/week off" that alternate "day/night shifts." Moving and relocation incentives may be available to the selected candidates. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) is in the MatSu Valley. GCCC, which began operations in 2013, and is the newest addition to the Alaska State prison system. The facility spans 435,000 square feet, with five buildings on a 90-acre site. It can house up to 1,472 inmates and is staffed by 354 professionals. GCCC features a state-of-the-art medical department with a dialysis unit and the largest kitchen in the state, preparing 4,224 meals daily. Who We Are Looking For: To be successful in the position, a candidate will need the following core competencies: Ability to follow oral and written instructions, knowledge of business software, and effectively communicate required information. Ability to learn and apply techniques of self-defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself / others and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment. Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population. To truly excel in this position, a candidate will have or develop the following competencies: Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate security control room, learn and apply techniques of handling unruly and violent prisoners, using the minimum force necessary, in resolving situations, and routine security checks and inspections. Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

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