Airport Police and Fire Officer 1-LATERAL

State of Alaska • Anchorage International Airport, AK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ Anchorage International Airport is hiring lateral Airport Police and Fire Officers to provide law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, and basic emergency medical response at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Officers serve airport property and adjoining public areas, including terminals, airport roadways, and Lake Hood Seaplane Base. They also assist the traveling public and work with a range of agencies, with particular attention to Transportation Security Administration regulations and policies.

Officers operate aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus and other complex vehicles, use firefighting and rescue tools, and respond to aircraft incidents, structure and equipment fires, water rescues, and medical emergencies. The role includes training in police work, fire response, aircraft rescue firefighting, and emergency medical response. Lateral applicants must meet the stated Alaska Police Standards Council lateral qualification.

The position is based at the ANC Police & Fire Station in Anchorage. Work follows a 12-hour shift schedule across four shifts, covering days, nights, weekdays, and weekends. The schedule provides alternating blocks of three and four consecutive regularly scheduled days off during each two-week period. The posting describes a lengthy selection process involving background screening, fitness and written tests, interviews, psychological assessment, voice stress analysis, and medical examination. Lateral hires may receive advanced pay-step placement based on qualifying experience and certifications.

Requirements

• For this lateral posting, have at least one year of experience as a non-probationary law enforcement officer and hold an active police certification issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council, or a police certification from another jurisdiction recognized by the council.
• Be eligible to obtain a basic police officer certificate from the Alaska Police Standards Council and a firefighter certificate from the Alaska Fire Standards Council.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
• Have a state-recognized high school diploma, qualifying home-school diploma, or GED.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Meet applicable certification eligibility standards, including the described restrictions related to criminal convictions, controlled substances, and prior certification actions.
• Pass required fingerprint-based criminal history checks, background investigation, TSA Security Threat Assessment, medical, visual, hearing and psychological evaluations, truth verification examination, and drug screening.
• Obtain and maintain Alaska Public Safety Information Network certification.
• Meet the minimum Physical Agility Test standards: 21 pushups, 30 sit-ups in one minute or less, and a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes and 31 seconds or less.
• Be legally eligible to hold a position requiring the use of firearms or ammunition.

Nice To Haves

• Current Fire Fighter I and II, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, or EMT certifications may support increased pay-step placement.
• A bachelor's degree qualifies an employee for a one-time step increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services and enforce municipal and state laws at the airport.
• Respond as the primary law enforcement service for airport terminals, roadways, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, and airport jurisdiction.
• Assist the traveling public and coordinate with diverse agencies, including supporting Transportation Security Administration regulations and policies.
• Provide firefighting and rescue services for aircraft incidents and other emergencies, including structure fires, equipment fires, and water rescues.
• Operate large and complex firefighting vehicles and use firefighting and rescue tools.
• Provide basic emergency medical response, including basic life support, CPR, AED use, and mass-casualty triage.
• Complete required police, fire, aircraft rescue firefighting, medical, and field training.
• Potentially participate in specialized teams, such as explosives ordinance disposal, drug interdiction, water rescue, narcotic K9, honor guard, investigations, or training.

Benefits

• Department-provided training at no cost, including police, firefighting, aircraft rescue firefighting, BLS, CPR, and Emergency Trauma Technician training.
• Multiple advanced training opportunities.
• Potential advanced pay-step placement for lateral experience or qualifying certifications.
• Potential one-time pay-step increase for employees with a bachelor's degree.
• Potentially shorter probationary period for lateral applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED