Police Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Division

Open Date:          May 20, 2022
Close Date:          Until Filled
Position:              Police Officer  (2 available positions)
Hiring Wage:       $37.17 -$39.44/ hour (Step 1 -3)                   

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Police Office position.  Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification.
The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position, under supervision from the Police Sergeant, performs a full range of duties associated with traffic and criminal law enforcement. Responds to an emergency call and enforce local, state, and federal law. Effects lawful arrest of suspected criminals and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity. Completes 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 verbal instructions; work under pressure; maintain professionalism, ability to multi-task workload and meet multiple deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

> High school diploma and or GED required; College Degree Preferred; a combination of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
> Police experience preferred
> Basic certificate in law enforcement from APSC preferred

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

> Must be at least 21 years of age
> US Citizen by birth or naturalization by the 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, a lump sum bonus (taxable) of $5,000 (refer to PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for details)
> If applicable, reimbursable relocation assistance (taxable) maximum of $5,000 plus one (1) way airfare including one (1) dependent (refer to PSEA for details)
> Workout incentive pay up to $500 /month
> Education incentive per month dependent on degree Associate $200, BA $300, Masters $400
> Travel allowance is $2,000 every year on your date of hire
> Longevity bonus up to $12,000 (refer to PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for further details)
> Medical premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
> Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours per month plus 14 Floating Holidays per year
> Free LifeMed membership for the employee and dependents
> Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation membership (employee only)
> Eligible for PERS Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System)
> Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of America and other Voluntary Benefits
> Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III Personnel Ordinance)

TO APPLY:  Submit a City of Unalaska Application and F-3 packet.  All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading our Application Forms Page. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska  Attn: Administration Department; email [email protected] or fax to (907)581-4469

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