Salary : $31.75 Hourly
Location : Sitka, AK
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400014
Department : Police
Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.
Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus is available depending on qualifications and experience, subject to certain provisions.
Primary Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department's jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public.
Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual ("OPM") within the chain of command.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizens
- Investigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situations
- Conducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement action
- Arrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent danger
- Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPM
- Investigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigations
- Processes court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrants
- Transports prisoners
- Responds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitors
- Promotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka's community policing philosophy
- Operates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weapons
- Assists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trail
- Assists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agencies
- Performs jail duties
- Perform dispatch duties
- Provides rescue and first aid assistance when needed
- Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Police Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of :
Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophyFederal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case lawInvestigation and interviewing techniques and proceduresPolice equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcementFirst aid and CPRSkills in :
Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operationDe-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threateningMulti-tasking with a strong attention to detailPerforming computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracyReading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school levelWriting reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirementsAbility to :
Recognize and maintain confidential informationInteract tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogationWork under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and propertyWork within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of ordersDealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressfulUse good judgment within the department's OPM requirements and other department directivesMake decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situationsInterpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case lawCommunicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical languageUnderstand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructionsUse logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructionsPerform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlinesQuickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledgeMinimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements / Expectations
Minimum Qualifications
All Police Officer positions must meet the following requirements :
Be at least 21 years of ageUnited States citizen at time of appointment; andHigh School diploma or GED, associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferredIn addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications are required for hire or promotion beyond the Recruit level and the employee's initial step placement.
Police Officer Recruit (Training rate and Step A)
Some work experience dealing with people customer service, group setting, or with the military, andPossession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, First Aid and CPR certification; andAbility to attend the Police Academy and satisfactorily complete the training course and obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council ("APSC") Police Officer basic certificate within 12 months of hire; andAbility to completion Field Training program within the 12-month probationary periodPolice Officer (Step B-D)
One year as a Police Officer Recruit with SPD and possession of a basic police officer certificate from APSC; orOne year of experience in law enforcement elsewhere, Alaska experience preferred, and possession of a basic police officer certificate from another state which meets the training standards required by the APSCSenior Police Officer (Step E or higher)
Five years of experience as a Police Officer I with SPD and possession of an intermediate police officer certificate from APSC : orFive years or more of equivalent experience elsewhere, in Alaska preferred, and possession of an intermediate police officer certificate from another state which meets the training standards required by the ASPCOther Job Requirements or Expectations
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of AlaskaWill be required to pass a background check and drug screenIf Lateral Hire :If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, will be expected to attend and complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hireMust wear uniform within specified standardsEmployees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessaryWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements
Working Conditions :
Works in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 90% of the timeWorks indoors about 10% of the timeMay work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical forceMay work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious placesMay be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids / products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smokeSpecific Physical Requirements :
Daily wears a uniform which requires carrying an equipment belt weighing up to 30 poundsVisual acuity required to :o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects
o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles and shoot firearms
o Detect color of vehicles and clothing
o Ensure a field of vision for driving, shooting and self-defense
Frequently sits or rides in vehicle for long periods of time in a vehicleFrequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipmentFrequently talks and hears in order to communicate in-person and by radioFrequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without the assistance of proper equipment or anotherOccasionally moves, pushes or pulls objects weighing up to 200 pounds, with or without assistance of proper equipment or anotherOccasionally climbs of 6'-8' fences or walls, stairs, or steep outdoor terrainOccasionally runs spontaneously for short distancesOccasionally stands for long periods of timeOccasionally balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawlsOccasionally smells to detect the presence of gases or controlled substancesGeneral Physical Requirements :
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate laws and ordinances, provide both directions, and general information effectivelySufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to identify criminal activity and to be aware of any potential safety issuesSufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and law enforcement equipment and a keyboardSufficient personal mobility and physical strength, stamina, agility and reflexes which permits the employee to patrol assigned areas and to capture, control, or arrest subjectsPlease reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources department at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :
Health / Medical Benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision (100% employer covered)Life InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent CareRetirement :
Mandatory employee / employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)Mandatory employee / employer SBS contributions457 Deferred Compensation PlanEmployer Paid Benefits :
Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave PlanPaid HolidaysFloating HolidaysPlease call the CBS Human Resources department at 907-747-1816 for any specific questions about benefits.
Salary : $32
