Police Officer

City of Kodiak•Kodiak, AK

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Police Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities. Based on the needs of the Department, a Police Officer may be eligible to serve as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer. After successful completion of any required police academy and roughly a fifteen week field training program, this position must have a working knowledge of laws, rules, court decisions relating to criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice and law enforcement procedures, City of Kodiak ordinances, department policies and procedures; knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication; knowledge of governing laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the geography of the town; the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and the general public; ability to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal investigative procedures; ability to write clearly and accurately to prepare their own reports and court documents; ability to testify clearly and accurately in court; and be resourceful and use sound judgement in emergencies. The Police Officer must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in both personal and professional life, desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect, and display personal conduct above reproach. The Police Department provides quality law enforcement services to the community and assistance to citizens who request services that may be related to the well-being of life, health, and property in the community. The Police Officer contributes to Department operations by performing a full range of law enforcement duties including those related to crime prevention, protection of life and property, suppressing crime, apprehending and prosecuting offenders, regulating non-criminal conduct, and preservation of the public peace. The Police Officer must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a minimum high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Applicant must meet all requirements to be a Police Officer under Alaska Administrative Code (13 AAC 85.), and as a condition of continued employment with the City, a Police Officer is required to gain and/or maintain a police certification as required under 13 AAC 85.
Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (APSIN) security clearance.
Must be able to work non-traditional work hours with varying schedules on a rotational basis including weekend days and evenings, holidays, and shift extensions; providing coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Requiring work that exceeds 40 hours per week.
Subject to scheduled overtime and/or recall when off duty.
Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school, and one year of law enforcement experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certificate.
Possess an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience as an officer: police, military, or law enforcement related employment experience.

Responsibilities

Patrols designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protects real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintains awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issues warnings and citations.
Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; conduct welfare checks; investigates complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non-deadly force; uses sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions.
Conducts investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determines what, if any crime has been committed; identifies, collects, preserves, processes, and enters evidence; locates and interviews victims and witnesses; identifies and interviews suspects.
Serves as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establishes and preserves good relationships with the general public; answers questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police activities.
Directs traffic at special events, other emergency situations and fires; provides traffic and crowd control at events.
Enforces vehicle and traffic laws which includes checking speed with radar and making traffic stops.
Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes; controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
Performs specialized activities such as negotiating with suicidal individuals, training new recruits, investigating crimes, and/or preparing warrants.
Initiates and completes reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork; prepares a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepares investigative reports and case information.
Participates in continuous training to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in the law enforcement profession and to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
Maintain confidentiality as required.
Testifies in courts and at administrative hearings; prepares and presents case evidence; responds to court subpoenas when off duty.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
Ensure timely responses to requests from coworkers, supervisors, management, other law enforcement agencies, and other agencies.
Additional responsibilities may include serving as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer.
Performs other duties as assigned.