Police Officer

Palmer, AK
Palmer Police Department

Position Summary:

Police officers are required to interact with victims, criminal suspects, departmental employees, other agency employees, and the general public. After successful completion of the basic police academy and fourteen week field training program, they must have a working knowledge of laws, rules, court decisions relating to criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice and law enforcement procedures, City of Palmer Ordinances, department policies and procedures; knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication; knowledge of governing laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the geography of the town; the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and the general public; ability to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal investigative procedures; ability to write clearly and accurately to prepare their own reports and court documents; ability to testify clearly and accurately in court; resourcefulness and sound judgement in emergencies; the Police Officer I must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in both personal and professional life, desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect, and display personal conduct above reproach.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol the City of Palmer to preserve the peace, prevent criminal operations and enforce traffic and other state laws and city ordinances
  • Uses force necessary to affect arrests of suspects
  • Prepare police reports and other required documents to support prosecution
  • Collect, categorize and process evidence
  • Photograph and diagram crime scenes
  • Interview witnesses
  • Interview and/or interrogate suspects
  • Operate electronic investigative equipment as required
  • Be cognizant of data recover/forensic techniques and resources
  • Remain current on emerging governing case law
  • Testify in court or other proceedings as required
  • Maintain confidentiality as required
  • Work independently of constant supervision
  • Develop and maintain relations with personnel of other agencies
  • Perform other duties as directed

Requirements:

  • High School diploma
  • Must meet the employment standards outlined in Alaska Administrative Code 13AAC 85.010-040 and be able to obtain basic police certification
  • Within eighteen months, must have successfully completed the Basic Police Academy, Field Training Program, City of Palmer probationary period and the probationary period required by the State of Alaska for police certification
  • Ability to clearly articulate both orally and in writing
  • Must be able to maintain an APSIN security clearance
  • Must maintain required certifications and obtain ongoing education as may be required. Example include, but are not limited to, National Incident Command Systems, Criminal Interview & Interrogation, First Responder First-Aid/CPR/AED, Data Master, RADAR, etc.
  • Valid Alaska Driver’s License