Police Officer I/II
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About The Position
The City of Wasilla Police Department is currently hiring to fill the position 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. The Police Officer I position is perfect for those who are new to the field or just starting their career in law enforcement. The starting pay is set at $33.20 per hour or $69,056 Annually. The Police Officer II is for lateral transfers who possess a minimum of one (1) year of certified law enforcement experience from a full-service law enforcement agency and are off probationary status. If your certification is from outside of Alaska and you are selected to join our department, your background will be reviewed to determine the proper course of training that will be required. Successful out of state candidates will attend an abbreviated lateral academy to familiarize you with police work in Alaska! Laterals are given 1:1 credit on the pay scale for previous certified law enforcement experience.
