Police Officer
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:
- Citizen of USA or a resident alien in the United States and intends to become a citizen of the USA.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Certified Police Officer with Alaska Police Standards Council or reciprocity of another State Certification & complete all Alaska Certification within 14 months.
- Preferred 5 (five) year of previous full-time employment as a certified law enforcement officer with 2+ (two) years at one department.
- 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.
- Good moral character.
- High school graduate or has passed G.E.D. test indicating high school equivalency.
- Ability to meet the physical standards for this position.
- Demonstrated qualifications in firearms and other weapons used in the position.
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required for the position.
- Must pass a drug test prior to being formally hired.