Airport Police & Fire Officer 5 / Deputy Chief - Operations (PCN 253635)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

47d

About The Position

The Airport Police and Fire Officer 5 (Deputy Chief-Operations) at Anchorage International Airport (ANC) Police and Fire Department is responsible for overseeing and managing law enforcement, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous material response, EMS, code enforcement, safety, and general emergency response functions to protect and care for those traveling to and from, as well as working at, ANC. This role includes managing staffing, equipment, and the provided budget to ensure readiness and response capabilities. The Deputy Chief will make recommendations for departmental policy changes and is empowered to interpret and enforce department policies and procedures to fulfill the mission. This position is responsible for the administration and management of up to 54 employees, including 12 Airport Police and Fire Officer (APFO) leads, 41 subordinate officers, and a Criminal Justice Technician. The incumbent may also assume responsibility for managing and directing the entire department, including the Airport Communication Center, and associated administrative duties, in the Chief's absence.

Requirements

Certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council 13 AAC 85.010
State of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification
State of Alaska Fire Fighter II certification
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting certification
Valid driver`s license is required AS 28.15.011
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (OSHA)
Must meet firearms qualifications
Must meet Department physical requirements
Possession of, or eligible for reinstatement of, an active police officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council or reciprocal eligibility under 13 AAC 85.060 as determined by the Alaska Police Standards Council
Two years of experience as an Airport Police & Fire Officer 4 with the State of Alaska.
Five years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council, or an equivalent agency in another U.S. jurisdiction, three years of which must be at the supervisory command level.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be 21 years of age or older within one year of hire.
Possess a high school diploma recognized by a state; diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements; or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Incumbents will be required to achieve a Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications issued by the Alaska Fire Standards Council within 12 months of appointment.
Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
Candidates for this position must obtain and maintain Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification, which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. A felony conviction disqualifies a person from APSIN certification.
This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy
AAAE Certified Member
Airport Master Firefighter
Alaska Police Standards Council Advanced Police Officer certification (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

overseeing and managing law enforcement
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
rescue operations
hazardous material response
EMS
code enforcement
safety
general emergency response functions
managing staffing
managing equipment
managing the provided budget
making recommendations for departmental policy changes
interpreting and enforcing department policies and procedures
administration and management of up to 54 employees
managing and directing the entire department, including the Airport Communication Center, and associated administrative duties, in the Chief's absence.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year