Salary: $38.73 – $58.18 Hourly
Closing Date: 9/1/2026
Position Summary:
The City of Wasilla Police Department is currently hiring to fill the positions of Police Officer I and II. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with benefits. Law enforcement personnel are employees who are empowered by State or local ordinance to enforce laws designed to maintain peace and order, protect life and property, and to prevent and detect crimes; who have the power to arrest; and who have undergone training in law enforcement. Police Officers are responsible for the maintenance of law and order within the city limits of Wasilla. The mission of a Police Officer is to protect and serve the community within the confines of the law. Successful applicants must be willing and able to work all shifts: day, evening, nights, including holidays, weekends, and overtime.
Essential Functions:
- Primary responder to initial calls for assistance, public safety needs, and emergencies. Render aid and assistance to victims and the public.
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Patrol city limits, identify public safety hazards, prevent the commission of crimes, conduct business and residential security checks and actively seek out violators of the law.
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Issue “warnings” and conduct arrests of citizens in violation of the law according to general guidelines provided by law and department policy.
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Investigate traffic accidents and reported violations of the law.
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Locate and interview witnesses, collect evidence and write detailed, accurate incident and/or crime reports.
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Serve as a positive community role model to inspire voluntary cooperation and respect for the department’s law enforcement and crime prevention programs.
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Enforce federal, state and local laws consistent with legal code and in a fair manner, without regard to race, creed, social standing, economic class, political, or religious affiliation.
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Interpret and uphold City ordinances.
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Assist other public safety agencies as needed or on an assigned basis.
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May be assigned other duties by the ranking officer and/or the Chief of Police.
- PO II: May be required to serve as a Field Training Officer or other assignment designated as needing a Police Officer II.
Requirements:
Police Officer I:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Ability to type at a net speed of 35 words per minute. Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire. Possess demonstrated prior work history in positions requiring reliability, honesty, and the ability to work with others in a variety of situations.
- Able to obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council Basic Police Officer I Certificate within the first year of employment which includes passing the following tests: background investigation, physical agility test, physical examination, polygraph, written and verbal psychological examinations, drug screen, and oral board procedures.
- Must be United States or naturalized citizen and pass the APSIN background clearance.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and be able to operate a motor vehicle and must provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record from the state in which driver’s license is held.
- Must obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License by time of hire.
- In certain assignments may be required to obtain endorsement for motorcycle operation or various commercial vehicle operations.
Police Officer II:
- Meets Alaska Police Standards Council requirements for Police Officers.
- Meets the requirements for Police Officer I
- Experience in law enforcement as a state trooper or municipal police officer
- In certain assignments, may be required to attend additional training, show, or obtain certifications relating to specific job functions.
- Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- A current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record obtained from the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Must possess an Alaska Police Standards Council “Basic Certificate” or equivalent from another state.
