Police Officer
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Performs 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
- Enforces laws and prevents 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
- May serve as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer based on Department needs
- Prepares reports and court documents
- Testifies clearly and accurately in court
- Uses sound judgement in emergencies
- Works non-traditional work hours with varying schedules on a rotational basis including weekend days and evenings, holidays, and shift extensions; provides coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
- Works hours that exceed 40 hours per week
- Responds to scheduled overtime and/or recall when off duty
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Minimum high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Valid Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Must meet all requirements to be a Police Officer under Alaska Administrative Code (13 AAC 85)
- As a condition of continued employment, 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
- Subject to scheduled overtime and/or recall when off duty
Required Experience
- 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 knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Desirable Qualifications
- Alaska Police Standard Council (APSC) certificate
- 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
Application Requirements
The application package includes the documents listed below. Please carefully proofread and submit as one application package. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further review.
- City of Kodiak Employment Application
- Waiver of Liability and Release Form (available at https://www.city.kodiak.ak.us/media/17441)
- Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate
- Copy of DD-214 if prior military
- Optional, but highly encouraged: Cover Letter, Resume, and any other documents relevant to this position