Police Officer

Valdez, AK
Valdez Police Department

Salary: $81,402.00 – $111,105.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces local, state and Federal laws and Municipal Codes.
  • Patrols the City to respond to citizens’ requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
  • Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.
  • Responds to motor vehicle accidents, citizen complaints, public and domestic disturbances, and life threatening emergencies.
  • Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
  • Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
  • Represents the Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
  • Presents education and information programs through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
  • Assists and interacts with other Police personnel, City departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
  • Collects information and compiles data for reports.
  • Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be certified as a Police Officer by the State of Alaska Police Standards Council, and possess State of Alaska Driver’s license, and clear criminal record.
  • Additional special assignments may require two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience.
  • Depending on the needs of the City, additional licenses, certifications and/or training may be required.