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Police Officer (Lateral & Recruit Opportunities Available)
City & Borough of Sitka Alaska —Sitka, AK
- $35.00 - $47.59 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Transportation Security Officer
US Transportation Security Administration —Sitka, AK
- $56,302 - $69,512 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Military Service - U.S. Navy, Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
U.S. Navy —United States
- $59,000 - $87,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance

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Police Officer (Lateral & Recruit Opportunities Available)

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska
Sitka, AK

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Job Details

Full-time
$35.00 - $47.59 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Police Officer pay starting at $41.04 per hour (minimum of one year experience, outlined in Minimum Qualifications section below). Lateral transfers desired!

Police Officer Recruit opportunities with pay starting at $35.00 per hour (eligible for $41.04 per hour when Police Officer Minimum Qualifications, outlined below, are met).

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department’s jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public.

Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual (“OPM”) within the chain of command.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizens
Investigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situations
Conducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement action
Arrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent danger
Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPM
Investigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigations
Processes court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrants
Transports prisoners
Responds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitors
Promotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka’s community policing philosophy
Operates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weapons
Assists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trail
Assists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agencies
Performs jail duties
Perform dispatch duties
Provides rescue and first aid assistance when needed
Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

Police Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophy
Federal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case law
Investigation and interviewing techniques and procedures
Police equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcement
First aid and CPR

Skills in:

Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operation
De-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threatening
Multi-tasking with a strong attention to detail
Performing computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
Reading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school level
Writing reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirements

Ability to:

Recognize and maintain confidential information
Interact tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogation
Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property
Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders
Dealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressful
Use good judgment within the department’s OPM requirements and other department directives
Make decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situations
Interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case law
Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions
Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge

Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

All Police Officer positions must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age
United States citizen at time of appointment; and
High School diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferred

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications are required for hire or promotion.

Police Officer Recruit

Some work experience dealing with people customer service, group setting, or with the military, and
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, First Aid and CPR certification; and
Ability to attend the Police Academy and obtain a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska Police Standards Council (“APSC”) within 12-months of hire; and
Satisfactory completion of the Field Training Program within 12-months of hire

Police Officer

Minimum one year as a Police Officer Recruit with SPD and after satisfactory completion of initial probationary period; or
One year of experience in law enforcement elsewhere, Alaska experience preferred; and
Possession of or eligibility for a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska or another state which meets the training standards required by the APSC

Other Job Requirements or Expectations

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska
Will be required to pass a background check and drug screen
For Lateral Hire: If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, the employee will be expected to

attend and satisfactorily complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hire

Must wear uniform within specified SPD standards as determined by the Police Chief
Employees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessary

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

Works in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 90% of the time
Works indoors about 10% of the time
May work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical force
May work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places
May be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smoke

Specific Physical Requirements:

Daily wears a uniform which requires carrying an equipment belt weighing up to 30 pounds
Visual acuity required to:

o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects
o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles and shoot firearms
o Detect color of vehicles and clothing
o Ensure a field of vision for driving, shooting and self-defense

Frequently sits or rides in vehicle for long periods of time in a vehicle
Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipment
Frequently talks and hears in order to communicate in-person and by radio
Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without the assistance of proper equipment or another
Occasionally moves, pushes or pulls objects weighing up to 200 pounds, with or without assistance of proper equipment or another
Occasionally climbs of 6'-8' fences or walls, stairs, or steep outdoor terrain
Occasionally runs spontaneously for short distances
Occasionally stands for long periods of time
Occasionally balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls
Occasionally smells to detect the presence of gases or controlled substances

General Physical Requirements:

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate laws and ordinances, provide both directions, and general information effectively
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to identify criminal activity and to be aware of any potential safety issues
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and law enforcement equipment and a keyboard
Sufficient personal mobility and physical strength, stamina, agility and reflexes which permits the employee to patrol assigned areas and to capture, control, or arrest subjects

Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources Office at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.

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