Police Officer

City of Homer Alaska•Homer, AK

5d•$38 - $42

About The Position

The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer I/ II/ or III . Successful applicants must pass the following pre-employment screens: drug screen, written and oral exam, psychological and polygraph examinations, as well as a physical examination and background investigation. High School Diploma required. Shift differential Take home patrol car program PERS retirement plan Uniforms and equipment provided Attractive health, dental, visual and life insurance package Annual leave Sick leave Paid Holidays: 11 days per year plus your birthday Presentation of duty weapon and badge upon retirement Starting salary for Police Officer I, $37.88 to $42.42 per hour, DOQ, with attractive benefits Lateral transfers with current police certification and experience will qualify for higher rates of pay as Police Officer I, II, or III, DOQ Recruitment Bonus for officers with APSC Certification! APSC Basic or Intermediate Certification $8,000 APSC Advanced Certification $9,000 Applicants are required to complete a City of Homer Police Officer Application which includes the Alaska Police Standards Council F-3 form. Resumes may also be attached to your application. Information regarding the police hiring procedure and City benefits is also available on this site. The City of Homer is an EEO/AAE Homer Police Department recruitment contact: Lieutenant Ryan Browning (907) 235-3150 or [email protected] GENERAL FUNCTIONS General duty police work in the protection of life and property and preservation of peace through enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Requirements

Must conform to minimum standards for police officers as prescribed in the Alaska Police Standards Act which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien in the United States who intends to become a citizen of the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must not have been convicted by a court of a crime: a. which is classified as a felony in this state or in the jurisdiction where it was committed, or b. a misdemeanor of moral turpitude, or c. which would prevent the legal ownership or possession of a firearm.
Must be of satisfactory moral character as evidenced through lack of moral offense record. In addition, must successfully complete a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.
Must possess a valid Alaska state driver license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
APSC certified Alaska police officer preferred.
If not certified, within 14 months of employment must graduate from a state certified police academy and obtain a basic certification from Alaska Police Standards.
Four years experience in work requiring public contact.
Working knowledge of the principles, practice and application of modern police methods.
Must have a working knowledge of criminal codes on state of Alaska and municipal levels as applicable to general police duties.
High school diploma required.
Some college courses related to law enforcement desirable.

Responsibilities

Patrols the City of Homer to preserve the peace, prevent criminal operations and enforce state and local laws.
Responds to assignments and complaints often involving substance abuse, domestic disputes, fires, automobile accidents, and misdemeanor and felony crimes.
At crime and accident scenes administers first aid, conducts investigations, gathers, protects and transports physical evidence, locates witnesses, and prepares and submits detailed written reports.
Responsible for apprehension, arrest and booking of defendants.
Investigates complaints from public and takes appropriate enforcement action or refers to other agencies as required.
Prepares evidence to substantiate criminal complaints, serves criminal processes, including warrants; testifies in court as required.
Provides routine assistance to public.
Performs other duties as directed by superior officers.