Salary: $38.33 – $44.49

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and
assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Essential Functions:

Patrols designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protects real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issues warnings and citations.
Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; investigates complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non-deadly force; uses sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions.
Conducts investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; identifies, collects, preserves, processes, and books evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interrogates suspects.
Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provides traffic and crowd control at events.
Serves as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establishes and preserves good relationships with the general public; answers questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police activities.
Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual.

Requirements:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable.
An Associate’s degree is highly desirable.
One year of experience as a Police Officer Recruit with the City of Ketchikan or one year of experience with a law enforcement agency as a sworn peace officer.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license is required at the time of hire and a good driving record for the past three years.
Possess a Basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council or be certificated as a police officer by a State with a reciprocity agreement with the Alaska Police Standards Council and qualify for and possess State of Alaska certification within twelve (12) months
of appointment.
Possess CPR/First Aid certification.
Possess Datamaster certification.

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