Police Patrol Officer jobs in Alaska

Job Title: Police Officer

The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain community order through enforcing local, State and Federal laws. The work is performed under the direct supervision of assigned Police Sergeants and Lieutenants but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Police Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor work environment involving all types of weather and one in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger. An employee in this class may perform any one or more or any additional duties as assigned. A Police Officer may be asked to patrol in a vehicle, on foot or with other means of transportation. A Police Officer in Sitka may patrol in uniform or plain clothes as necessary and assigned.

Examples of Duties:

Enforces all City, State and Federal laws within the jurisdiction of the City and Borough of Sitka;

• Patrols all assigned areas and monitors activity to identify violations of applicable law and takes appropriate actions to deal with the situation, including making arrests and charging a suspect, issuing citations, issuing written warnings or rectifying the situation through a dialogue with all parties involved as warranted;

• Enforces all traffic laws and issues citations for violations; * Responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, involving arriving at the scene, taking statements from all parties involved, identifying a violation if one exists, and taking appropriate arrest and/or citation steps as the situation warrants;

• Refers civil disputes to public services to help settle differences and prevent future calls;

• Maintains a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime as possible, maintaining good community relations and providing an identifiable source for citizens to go to for assistance, guidance, protection and service; Police Officer – 8060 Page 2

• Performs a daily activity of public relations through speaking with citizens, responding to their needs as possible and explaining through actions and words the goals and purposes of the Sitka Police Department;

• Informs commanding Officers immediately of any situation which appears to be out of the ordinary;

• Investigates misdemeanor crimes, traffic accidents and felonies and makes arrests as warranted;

• Performs residential and business security checks; * Conducts traffic stops, including felony stops;

• Enforces parking ordinances and issues parking citations; * Directs traffic and performs crowd control;

• Instructs, demonstrates and evaluates field sobriety tests and determines through observation those situations where such a test is warranted and needed;

• Maintains all appropriate reports and records of criminal and arrest activity for use in both documentation and prosecution;

• Collects evidence at crime scenes and interviews witnesses;

• Provides support for other Police Officers upon the arrival at a scene of an incident, remaining aware of any situation in which another Police Officer may encounter potential harm and taking appropriate actions to secure that Officer’s safety;

• Reports inoperative traffic control equipment for City repair; * Gives testimony in open court;

• Transports prisoners between a scene of a crime and the appropriate jail or facility;

• Transports prisoners to court appearances, medical services, funerals etc. as necessary;

• Serves as a jailer as necessary, maintaining security within the jail, enforcing all rules and regulations, serving meals, investigating complaints/illnesses, and ensures the health and location of inmates;

• Evaluates and determines the use of lethal force using the greatest level of discretion;

• Conducts building searches and secures crime scenes;

• Maintains an awareness of any situation in the community such as fire or other disasters and contact the appropriate City department or agency;

• Maintains security and possession of firearm and related Police equipment at all times; * Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and all related equipment;

• Takes inventories of Police supplies and requisitions replacements;

• Provides information to the public on Police procedures and activities as requested and makes personal appearances at school programs, neighborhood watch groups etc., to maintains community relations and inform citizens on how they might better protect themselves against crime or injury of other forms;

• Performs other emergency services as necessary;

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;

• The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Department and City employees, other law enforcement officials, business and community organizations and the public.

• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, preferably supplemented by an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; and

• Some law enforcement experience; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Possession of a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska;

• Ability to pass a background check;

• Graduation from a certified Police Academy;

• Certification as a Police Officer in the State of Alaska is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,360.00 - $71,468.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sitka, AK 99835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person