Police Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
DIVISION of POLICE SERVICES

Open Date: 3/11/20
Close Date: 6/15/20

Position: POLICE OFFICER
Salary: [Union Position Step 1-3] $32.41 – $34.39 Hourly/ Lateral Hire Considerations

The Unalaska Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor. Unalaska Alaska is a coastal community located in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,000 full-time residents with season influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

  The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position, under supervisor from the Police Sergeant performs a full range of duties associated with traffic and criminal law enforcement. Responds to emergency call and enforce local, states, and federal law. Effects lawful arrest of suspected criminals, conducts investig ations of alleged or suspected criminal activity. Completed written reports, conducts interviews and testifies at court proceedings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge or ability to learn State and City laws and enforcement of them; use investigative and law enforcement methods; abide by City and department procedures and policies and the laws governing and prescribing the powers and authorities of a law enforcement officer; learn criminal justice procedures; ability to problem solve and analyze and respond quickly as necessary; establish and maintain productive working relationships with various people and organizations; excellent written and oral communication and ability to follow complex written and oral instructions; work under pressure; maintain professionalism, ability to multi-task work load and meet multiple deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma and or GED required; College Degree Preferred; combination of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Proficient in computers in a Windows environment.
Police experience preferred.
Basic certificate in law enforcement from APSC preferred.

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
US Citizen by birth or naturalization by time of hire.
Must have or ability to obtain a CPR & First Aid Certificate.
Ability to meet APSC standards and obtain a basic certificate within 12 months of hire.
Must have or ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background and History, F-3, drug testing, physical, polygraph and psychological.

BENEFITS:
Hiring Bonus of $5,000 upon successful completion of ALL pre-employment screening.
Reimbursable Moving expense up to $5,000.
Work out incentive pay up to $450 /month.
Monthly education incentive dependent on degree Associate $200, Bachelors $300, Masters $400.
Travel allowance $1,500 on your anniversary of hire date.
Longevity bonus up to $12,000 (refer to PSEA for further details)
Medical premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours per month.
Eligible for PERS retirement.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application and Original F-3 packet. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply