Police Officer II

City of Palmer•Palmer Police Department, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Police Officers protect life and property and preserve the peace through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Officers interact regularly with victims, suspects, City employees, other agency personnel, and the general public. Police Officers must maintain unquestionable personal and professional integrity, demonstrate impartiality and cultural awareness, uphold a strong ethical code in both personal and professional conduct, and serve the community with courage, compassion, and respect. Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy and the prescribed Field Training Program, officers must possess working knowledge of criminal law, civil rights, and victim rights; criminal justice and law enforcement procedures; City of Palmer Ordinances; Department policies and procedures; scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification; radio communications procedures; applicable case law; and the geography of the City of Palmer. Officers must demonstrate the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with City officials, other agencies, and the public; evaluate investigative procedures and determine appropriate action; prepare clear, accurate reports and court documents; testify clearly and professionally in court; and exercise sound judgment in emergencies and work independently with minimal supervision. Police Officer II performs all duties of Police Officer I with increased responsibility and experience. Additional Responsibilities may include serving as a Field Training Officer (FTO) if qualified and assigned, and providing training and guidance to new officers when designated. The employee must learn to operate without direct supervision and make independent decisions based on knowledge, education, experience, and department policy. This position does not supervise unless designated as a Field Training Officer (FTO).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must meet the employment standards outlined in Alaska Administrative Code 13AAC 85.010-040 and be able to obtain basic police certification
Must successfully complete an APSC-certified Basic Police Academy within eighteen (18) months of hire
Ability to clearly articulate both orally and in writing
Must be able to obtain and maintain an APSIN security clearance
Valid Alaska Driver’s License
Eligible for basic police certification
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Maintain all Recruit qualifications
Appointment upon successful completion of the academy
Complete Field Training Program and City/State probationary requirements
Maintain required certifications and ongoing training, including: National Incident Management System (NIMS), Criminal Interview and Interrogation, First Aid/CPR/AED, DataMaster, RADAR
Perform duties independently with professionalism and sound judgment
Successful completion of the City of Palmer probationary period AND the twelve-month probationary period required for police officer certification which includes any complete or modified Field Training Program
Maintain all prior certifications and complete ongoing training, which may include but is not limited to: Field Training Officer Course, Police Weapons Armorer, Death Investigation, Traffic Accident Investigation, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training, Narcotics and Domestic Violence Investigations, Active Shooter Response
10 push-ups
17 sit-ups
A 1.5-mile run in under 17 minutes
32 push-ups
32 sit-ups
A 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 29 seconds or less