Police Officer

 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT           

                                                                      CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
                                                              DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC Safety
                                                                                     *Police*   

Open Date:                              September 15, 2020

Close Date:                              October 19, 2020

POSITION:                               POLICE OFFICER  

Hiring Wage:                          $32.41 - $34.39 / hour (Step 1 -3)                          

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer in the Police Division.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

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 investigations 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.

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:

If applicable, lump sum bonus (taxable) of $5,000 upon successful completion of all pre-employment screening. (refer to PSEA for details)

If applicable, lump sum relocation assistance (taxable) of $5,000 plus one (1) way airfare including one (1) dependent (refer to PSEA for details)

Work out incentive pay up to $450 /month.

Education incentive dependent on degree: Associate $200, BA $300, Masters $400.

Travel allowance $1,500 every year on your date of hire.

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 plus 12 Floating Holidays per year.

Free enrollment and coverage of self and dependents for membership of Lifemed.

Free Parks, Culture and Recreation membership (employee only).

Eligible for PERS retirement.

Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA- RC or Mutual of America and other voluntary benefits.

Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III)

TO APPLY:  Required to submit a City of Unalaska Application and F-3 packet. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department at 907-581-1252, or by downloading at https://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/hr/page/employment-application-forms Return completed forms by emailing to [email protected] or by fax at 907-581-4469.