Police Officer

Yakutat, AK
City & Borough of Yakutat

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce applicable local, state and federal laws and ordinances;
  • Respond to 911 and other calls for assistance or service;
  • Conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects; testify in court regarding investigations and observations;
  • Conduct patrols within the Borough, as assigned; MOU Forest Service Patrols, F&W Violations
  • Serve warrants and other court orders;
  • Monitor and direct traffic conditions; investigate accidents, report unsafe streets or facilities;
  • Document observations and actions, and maintain proper records;
  • Conduct all activities, and handle all department-issued equipment, including firearms, other weapons, and vehicles, safely and in compliance with departmental policy and procedures;
  • Participate in mandatory and elective training; and
  • Work with other federal, state or local law enforcement units.

Requirements:

  1. Citizen of USA or a resident alien in the United States and intends to become a citizen of the USA.
  2. 21 years of age or older.
  3. Certified Police Officer with Alaska Police Standards Council or reciprocity of another State Certification & complete all Alaska Certification within 14 months.
  4. Preferred 5 (five) year of previous full-time employment as a certified law enforcement officer with 2+ (two) years at one department.
  5. No previous conviction by a court of a crime which is classified as a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor such as D/V / Dishonesty /Drug Distribution convictions in the State of Alaska or in another jurisdiction elsewhere.
  6. Good moral character.
  7. High school graduate or has passed G.E.D. test indicating high school equivalency.
  8. Ability to meet the physical standards for this position.
  9. Demonstrated qualifications in firearms and other weapons used in the position.
  10. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required for the position.
  11. Must pass a drug test prior to being formally hired.