Public Safety Technician 1/2 (12-3821)

State of Alaska•Cordova, AK

35d

About The Position

This position is part of the Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers. The Public Safety Technician I (Seasonal) performs technical level work in the prevention and detection of violations and enforcement of laws and regulations. In addition, this position performs semi-skilled work, frequently in remote field locations, to ensure that mobile facilities and transportation equipment are operational, and assists Troopers with surveillance and patrol duties, evidence handling and preservation. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers are responsible for the statewide patrol of commercial big game services, commercial fisheries, sport fishing, sport fish guiding, hunting, trapping, boating safety and safe-guarding habitat. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: You are joining a team committed to public safety through public service. This is a dynamic and exciting position in which you can experience working in the outdoors, serving the public, and protecting Alaska's resources for generations to come. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: As a Public Safety Technician, I (Seasonal) you will have the opportunity to work in varying outdoor environmental conditions as well as some time spent in an office setting. You will be performing semi-skilled work, frequently in field locations, to ensure that mobile facilities and transportation equipment are operational. You will also help with equipment inventory and perform general clerical duties as needed. The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

Requirements

Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.
Must possess a current, valid Alaska Driver's license at time of employment.
Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 70 pounds over rough or uneven surfaces.
As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
A background investigation, including a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, will be made.
Positions may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents.
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

Set up camp independently in a wilderness situation.
Experience using hazardous equipment, such as firearms, chain saws, etc.
Experience operating boats more than 24 feet in length.
Ability to perform general building maintenance, to include plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs
Ability to spend long periods of time in close quarters while at sea on vessels between 29-156 feet in length.

Responsibilities

Prevention and detection of violations and enforcement of laws and regulations.
Performs semi-skilled work, frequently in remote field locations, to ensure that mobile facilities and transportation equipment are operational
Assists Troopers with surveillance and patrol duties, evidence handling and preservation.
Help with equipment inventory
Perform general clerical duties as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year