Police Officer Hiring Bunus of up to $15,000 for lateral hires

City of Soldotna•Police Department Soldotna, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Soldotna is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join its team as full-time Police Officers. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or their designee, the Police Officer performs general police duties, enforces federal, state, and local laws, and protects life and property. Officers interact regularly with the public to provide educational, investigative, and related police services, with the goals of preventing crime, ensuring public safety, and developing positive police-citizen relationships. The position is open until filled. Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, and resume online, and submit APSC Form F-3 to the Human Resources Manager. Lateral hires may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $15,000. The role requires non-traditional and varying work schedules, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and shift extensions. The schedule is based on a 40-hour work week to provide 24/7 coverage, but work may exceed 40 hours per week. Officers may be scheduled for overtime or called out in emergencies while off duty. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, during the day and night, in varied weather and extreme temperatures. The work involves dangerous or potentially dangerous situations, carrying a weapon, strenuous physical activity, and occasional exposure to hazardous substances and other challenging conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must have or be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license within 30 days of employment and before operating a City vehicle.
Must have and maintain a good driving record; applicants may be required to submit a driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Must pass drug screening, medical examination, polygraph test, psychological evaluation, written and oral tests, physical fitness test, criminal background check, and other background investigations.
Must meet the requirements for a Police Officer under Alaska Administrative Code 13 AAC 85 and gain and/or maintain the required police certification as a condition of continued employment.
Must obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (ASPIN) security clearance.
Must possess or be able to obtain APSC certification within 14 months of hire.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in all aspects of law enforcement duties and make decisions that may involve potential loss of life or property.
Ability to act within the law and enforce federal, State of Alaska, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Soldotna laws fairly.
Knowledge of department rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before varied public groups.
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with other law enforcement agencies.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Good working knowledge of computers and software needed for law enforcement work.
Must be able to work non-traditional and varying hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, shift extensions, overtime, and emergency call-outs.
Must be able to carry a weapon and perform strenuous work in all kinds of weather and on surfaces at, above, or below floor level.
Must meet the position's physical demands, including maintaining fitness sufficient to perform essential duties and potentially meeting a Department standard through annual testing.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
Prior experience as a police officer, in the military, or in another law enforcement-related role.

Responsibilities

Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Patrol the City on foot or in a police vehicle to respond to requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
Respond to dispatched or citizen requests for police services, including accidents, domestic disputes, disturbances, and other violations.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quell disturbances.
Locate, search, detain, and arrest law violators in accordance with recognized police procedures.
Identify, interview, and question victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather and preserve evidence.
Perform first aid and assist accident victims and others in need.
Direct and control traffic, investigate accidents, and issue written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
Inspect licensed public establishments for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Operate police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
Maintain positive relationships with individuals, institutions, government organizations, other law enforcement agencies, and private businesses.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime prevention and crime problems.
Participate in ongoing training, including firearms proficiency, defensive driving, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
Write detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports, and maintain confidentiality as required.
Testify in court, prepare and present case evidence, and respond to court subpoenas when off duty.
Uphold the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, and values of the Police Department and follow its rules and regulations.
Respond in a timely manner to requests from coworkers, supervisors, management, and other law enforcement agencies.
May serve as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.