Police Officer Recruit

Salary: $39.37 – $54.15 Hourly

Closing Date: 7/31/2025

Essential Functions:

Anchorage Police Officers/Senior Police Officers perform a wide range of police services and a variety of tasks including;
Maintain order, enforce codes and ordinances, identification and apprehension of violators within the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA).
Respond to complaints and requests for police assistance and intervene in various situations as required.
Promote safety and wellbeing through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the MOA.
Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence.
Ability to coordinate with other agencies, maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony and testify in court as required.
Perform other required duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (12/5/2025).
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license by date of hire (12/5/2025).
Must meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances. Such as: No felony convictions after reaching the age of 18. No marijuana uses within the past one (1) year.
Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240).
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.