Police Officer - Entry Level

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

2d•$25,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of a professional, established law enforcement team? Do you have what it takes to promote and enforce city, state, and federal laws? If you have the energy, compassion, and commitment to help serve the citizens of Juneau, join our team and help make a difference! Juneau Police Department…...Committed to Service and Excellence. Attention Veterans… For applicants who are veterans seeking to utilize their GI Bill® benefits, the Juneau Police Department is an approved employer for the VA’s On-the-Job training program. “ GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Requirements

None
High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Must be a citizen of the United States or U.S. National
Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment
Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License by date of appointment and for continued employment.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation that includes a criminal background review, fingerprinting, investigative review, polygraph examination, and psychological testing.
All information provided by the applicant will be verified.
Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed.
Appointment to Police Officer positions will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process, the medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances (this includes: new hires, short term temp, long term temp, transfers from another CBJ department, or former JPD employees who have been separated from JPD employment for more than 30 days).
Standards applied for selection will be not less than the Basic Standards for Police Officers (13 AAC 85).
An applicant with marijuana use in the past one (1) year will be automatically disqualified.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in specialty units or have ancillary duties that allow officers to have a variety of growth in their career.
Lateral transfer to units like the Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Unit, School Resource Officer, Airport Officer, and Downtown Officer.
Ancillary duties, such as, SWAT, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Crisis Negotiation Team, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Firearms Instructor, Arrest Control Tactics Instructor, Less-than-Lethal Instructor and many others.

Responsibilities

Conducts patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities found on City Borough streets, business establishments, residential areas, and public areas.
Uses discretion as to when to take enforcement actions or initiate peacekeeping measures.
Operates police car or other vehicle; observes the public; investigates accidents, determines violations of applicable laws, issues citations; takes necessary action to enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances.
Takes charge of situations which require involvement of law enforcement personnel, such as, car accidents, emergencies, and public disturbances.
Assesses the situation and determines immediate response to ensure protection of life and property.
Administers first aid, directs traffic, and requests emergency assistance or vehicles.
Performs on-site personal interviews and records facts.
Responds to calls for service or through self-initiated activity investigates civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances or other unusual circumstances; evaluates the situation and determines if violations of the law occurred or if police action is required, then takes appropriate action.
Questions and obtains statements from witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, prepares criminal and civil complaints, serves process papers and citations.
Refers victims to appropriate agencies, such as, Family and Youth Services, medical authorities, or appropriate domestic violence programs.
Properly uses specialized police equipment, such as, cameras, radar, blood-alcohol testing instruments, radios, and various less lethal and deadly weapons.
Apprehends, pursues, restrains, and detains suspects and violators.
Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
Testifies in court in both civil and criminal cases.
Prepares reports of investigations, activities, and conditions that are dangerous to the public or are of unusual circumstances.
Assists other law enforcement agencies.
Completes special duty assignments, such as, public speaking, conducting search and rescue operations, conducting public educational programs, and special training sessions.
Performs special police/community relations, investigation unit, or metro unit assignments.
Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

$25,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants
All written test fees through Public Safety Testing have been waived.
The Juneau Police Department is an approved employer for the VA’s On-the-Job training program for veterans utilizing GI Bill® benefits.
Plenty of free, convenient parking in a secure parking lot.
Secure facility with mandatory keycard access for all employees.
The CBJ Health and Wellness Program: An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
An Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
Health-related webinars
Office Ergonomic Assessments
10 free sessions per year with a qualified mental health professional for you and your family
10 free group sessions for employees and their families
Initial and ongoing resiliency training for employees and their significant other
Annual wellness check-ins
Peer support teams dedicated to serving employees and their families
A chaplain program
A wellness room
Yearly wellness-related events.
Access to an onsite gym.