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Salary: $40.92 HourlyLocation : Mackenzie Point, AKJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 50978Department: CorrectionsDivision: InstitutionsOpening Date: 07/23/2025Closing Date: 8/6/2025 5:00 PM AlaskaDivision: InstitutionsPosition Open To: Alaska Residents OnlyBargaining Unit: SupervisoryRange: 20 Job DescriptionThe Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 3 position for the Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) located in Mackenzie Point, Alaska.Watch Alaska DOC's video here:What You Will Be Doing:The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Manage institutional offenders in a medium security prison setting.Provide training and supervision of activities in and out of the office environment to ensure public safety and to aid in the rehabilitation of adult offenders.Proofread parole and probation violation reports, pre-sentence reports, letter updates, Chronos, and other documents.Train new employees in proper office and institutional procedures and supervise a staff consisting of Adult Probation Officer 1/2's.Teach, instruct, and model appropriate use of laws/policies/procedures and monitor compliance with prevailing court decisions, statutes, and policies that govern the Department.Our Mission, Values, and Culture:The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.Benefits of Joining Our Team:When working for Goose Creek Correctional Center, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team, with opportunities for extensive learning about correctional settings and processes. In addition, we offer:Flexible work schedules - 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs.On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only.Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week.Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins and a scenic drive to work while avoiding the congested commute to Anchorage!The Working Environment You Can Expect:Goose Creek Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 1500 inmates and employs over 350 staff. You will be working in an institutional setting with inmates daily.Who We Are Looking For:Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. And Two years of professional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social services case manager or counselor. Or substitution: Six years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, public safety, law enforcement or corrections. (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience). Special Note: At the time of employment, a qualified applicant must: be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National; have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local school district within a state as having met that state's graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development certificate.Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment. Some positions in this job class series may be required to carry a firearm and maintain a firearms proficiency qualification. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the position description and vacancy announcement. Employees may be required to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required. Individuals not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska Department of Corrections in a "correctional officer," "probation officer," or "parole officer" position, as defined by 13 AAC 85.900, are subject to requirements established by Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). As a condition of continued employment, these individuals must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the APSC within 14 months of hire.Any employment action that resulted in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline, must be disclosed at the time of application to vacancies within this classification. Applicants who fail to provide this information will be deemed to be ineligible for interview or further consideration. Applicants with an employment action that makes them ineligible for certification under APSC regulations will be ineligible to receive an interview or further consideration.For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class, "misdemeanor" means:1) A crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed.2) A crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court is a "misdemeanor" conviction if the crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.3) An offense punishable as a misdemeanor in Alaska or under the law of another jurisdiction, that results in a completed suspended imposition of sentence, expungement of record, or a pardon, is considered a "misdemeanor" conviction unless the offense was committed by the person before the age of 21.A qualified applicant may not:Have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court.Have been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more driving under the influence offenses.Have illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time.Have illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.Have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.Have been denied certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.Have ever used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer. Additional Required InformationIMPORTANT NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE A full criminal history check is required for all applicants. YOU WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS WITHOUT COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR NOTARIZED F-3 PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT FORM. The F-3 Personal History Statement Form and Background Packet can be downloaded at:Once completed and notarized return to:As part of the personal history, applicants will be required to submit copies of the following documents:Certified Highschool/GED transcripts (must be received directly from certifying institution and show date of graduation)Birth certificate or valid passportHS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation, if applicableNaturalization certificate, if applicableDD-214 form, if applicable (must show date and type of discharge and reason for separation narrative for all periods of service in each branch of the military, such as the DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form)Military Evaluations, if applicableCopy of previous Correctional Officer Academy Transcripts identifying the total number of hours attended.The background investigation requires candidates to complete a background packet, which includes attaching the above required documents in order for our office to verify you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements set forth by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Upon hire, applicants will also be subject to fingerprinting. It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your application, during your interview, and during the background investigation process. All information requested is required. It is important that you keep copies of all documents that you submit. Any copies of documents submitted to our office will not be returned and requested copies will be denied.Note: Applicants who are not forthright, honest, or who intentionally or unintentionally omit information during the recruitment and selection process may be disqualified from further consideration of employment.REQUIRED DOCUMENTSIf selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:Driver's LicenseLEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.EDUCATIONIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges, universities, or high schools may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution or high school. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.PREA NOTIFICATIONThe Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; orHas been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMSPlease be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.FINGERPRINT NOTICEAll Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTApplicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.FIREARMSThis position requires the use or possession of a firearm 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 this position.A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) 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, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.EEO STATEMENTThe 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-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### 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.WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to For applicant password assistance, please visit: Contact InformationDorothy AndersonAdministrative Assistant 2907-###-####Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe 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 (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 for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's 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 expensesRetirement 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 optionsSee for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year01 Do you have a valid driver's license issued within the United States or will you be able to obtain one at time of appointment? Yes No 02 Are you at least 21 years of age NOW or will you be at least 21 years of age within the next 90 days? Yes No 03 Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a US National eligible to work in the United states? Yes No 04 Do you have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate? Yes No 05 Have you been certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council or an equivalent law enforcement certification agency? Select from the options below: Not applicable - I have never applied for certification or been certified Certified - Current and in good standing Certified - Expired Revoked Revoked then reinstated Suspended Suspended then reinstated Surrendered Denied Certification 06 Have you ever been convicted of a felony by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court? Yes No 07 Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court? Yes No 08 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court? Yes No 09 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of two or more driving-while-intoxicated offenses by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court? Yes No 10 Have you been convicted during the past 10 years of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court? Yes No 11 Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer? Yes No 12 Have you illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (excluding acts that occurred more than 10 years ago where you were younger than 21 years of age at the time)? Yes No 13 Have you ever used an illegal or illicit drug or substance (other than marijuana) like, but not limited to, cocaine, methamphetamine, synthetic or pseudo drugs (excluding any use that occurred under the age of 21)? No Yes - within the last 5 years Yes - more than 5 years ago 14 If yes, list drugs used and date of last use. 15 Have you ever used marijuana (provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time of use)? No Yes - within the last year Yes - more than 1 year ago 16 If yes, provide date of last use. 17 Are you prohibited from possessing a firearm? Yes No 18 Are you able and willing to attend, and successfully complete, a seven-week or longer Academy, which includes physical agility training and testing, self-defense tactics, training including physical contact between academy students and instructors, firearms training using live rounds, and exposure to "pepper spray?" Yes No 19 Do you understand that if you are the selected candidate the job offer will be conditional and if you do not successfully meet the background screening criteria the job offer will be rescinded? Yes No 20 Have you received formal discipline while in any position (including written reprimands)? No Yes - within the last 12 months Yes - more than 1 year ago 21 Have you ever been terminated, asked to resign in lieu of termination, put on inactive status for cause, or resigned pending an investigation into your actions? No Yes - within the last 12 months Yes - more than 1 year ago 22 If you answered "Yes - within the last 12 months" on either of the above two questions, explain in detail the circumstances regarding all applicable incidents within the last year. Include the names of the employers, job titles, and separation dates. 23 Are you currently on supervised or unsupervised court ordered probation? Yes No 24 Have you ever filed a false or fraudulent claim for public assistance, medical benefits, unemployment insurance, disability, welfare, food stamps, insurance, or other financial benefits, or assistance? Yes No 25 Do you have a military discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces? No - I have not been in the military Honorable General Administrative Uncharacterized Dishonorable 26 Have you had a conditional job offer (CJO) with the Department of Corrections rescinded? No - I have never had a CJO rescinded Yes - more than 6 months ago Yes - within the last 6 months 27 Do you now communicate with, or have you ever communicated with, a person in the custody of the Department of Corrections (including people at halfway houses and /or on furlough) or in the custody of a federal institution? If yes, provide the following details: date(s), relationship, and the facility or halfway house where the person resides 28 Do you have any periods of employment in a 24-hour institutional setting where you were responsible for the care and custody of others that are not already included in your job application (such as correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, or residential treatment centers)? If so, provide the name of each institution, your job title(s), and dates of employment in the space below. 29 Have you ever initiated or engaged in a sexual assault and/or sexual abuse in prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institutions? Yes No 30 Have you ever been the subject of an investigation for engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? Yes No 31 Have you ever been disciplined, terminated, or resigned in lieu of an employment action surrounding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or assault? Yes No 32 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the prior questions above related to sexual abuse or sexual activity? Yes No 33 If you responded "Yes" to the any of the four preceding questions, please describe each incident, including dates and locations, in the text box below. 34 How did you hear about this position? Social media (If so, which platform/page? Please specify in the next question) Current or former DOC employee (if so, who? Please specify in next question) Job Fair (if so, which one? Please specify in next question) Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska Monster.com / Indeed.com / Military.com Police 1 / Corrections 1 website Google/YouTube Ads Handshake website Department of Corrections / Workplace Alaska Jobsite Department of Corrections HR notifications from other states Local advertisement banners Facebook Job Opportunities Anchorage Job Center Wasilla Job Center Other (Please specify in next question) 35 If you answered "Other" to the question above, please specify. 36 If you heard about this position at a job fair/event, which event did you attend? 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