Recruit Police Officer

City of Fairbanks, AK • Fairbanks, AK

298d

About The Position

The Recruit Police Officer position is responsible for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws; rendering emergency assistance to the public in a wide variety of situations; patrolling residential, rural, and business areas of the City; performing standard crime and accident prevention duties; apprehending criminals; serving arrest warrants; issuing citations for violations of City ordinances and State statutes; identifying and recovering stolen property; investigating traffic accidents and crimes; and deciding whether to arrest or not, as well as when to use force or firearms. Shift assignments, which rotate, normally consist of patrol or traffic activities in a designated area of the City in a patrol car, other designated vehicles, or on foot. The work involves an element of personal danger, and employees must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws. Experienced officers may be assigned to special duties with the Drug Investigation Unit, provide field training to new police officers, or occasionally perform duties at a higher level classification for training purposes. During probation, new officers are expected to apply formal classroom and on-the-job training experiences to actual work situations. As experience and training are gained, the degree of direct supervision will decrease. Assignments and general or special instructions are received from a superior officer, who reviews work occasionally while it is being performed or through records, personal inspection, and discussions.

Requirements

• Successfully complete all required pre-employment and post-employment background, physical, written, polygraph, and psychological examinations.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the position.
• Be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire, and a U.S. citizen.
• Have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED equivalent, preferably supplemented by additional college level courses related to criminal justice.
• Possess or obtain within 14 months of employment a Basic Alaska Police Standards Council certificate.
• Not have a history of mental or emotional disorders; must be drug free.
• Meet the minimum physical fitness requirements established as necessary for the performance of the duties.
• Successfully pass a hearing examination and possess normal color discrimination.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid first aid and CPR card.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants who have previously obtained a Basic Alaska Police Standards Council certificate.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the City in a patrol vehicle or on foot to prevent, deter and discover crime.
• Enforce traffic and criminal statutes and laws.
• Issue citations to violators of City ordinances or State statutes and arrest persons on misdemeanor or felony charges.
• Respond to reports of possible crime and take initial action as the situation requires to secure the scene.
• Investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime and ascertain and secure evidence.
• Respond to and investigate automobile accidents by assisting drivers or pedestrians.
• Investigate family disputes and reports of maltreatment of children.
• Perform specialized duties depending on the individual officer's background and abilities.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and the department for educating the community in crime prevention.
• Locate and serve warrants and other official court documents to offenders.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.

Benefits

• $20,000 Recruit Officer Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED