Salary: $83,437.00 – $113,882.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

Enforces local, state and Federal laws and Municipal Codes.
Patrols the City to respond to citizens’ requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.
Responds to motor vehicle accidents, citizen complaints, public and domestic disturbances, and life threatening emergencies.
Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
Represents the Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
Presents education and information programs through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
Assists and interacts with other Police personnel, City departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
Collects information and compiles data for reports.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be certified as a Police Officer by the State of Alaska Police Standards Council, and possess State of Alaska Driver’s license, and clear criminal record.
Additional special assignments may require two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience.
Depending on the needs of the City, additional licenses, certifications and/or training may be required.

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