Police Officer ***Hiring Bonus of up to $15,000 for lateral hires***

Summary

The City of Soldotna is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team as full-time Police Officers. Positions are open until filled. To apply: submit your application, cover letter, and resume online. Submit Form F-3 to the Human Resources Manager at hrmanager@soldotna.org, by fax at 866.595.3359, or to HR Manager - 177 N Birch Street, Soldotna, AK 99669.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Exercise independent judgement in the performance of all aspects of law enforcement duties. - Act within the confines of the law, enforce laws, and maintain professional conduct. - Read and interpret documents and follow safety rules and operating instructions. - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Coordinate and work with other law enforcement agencies. - Write routine reports and prepare case evidence. - Maintain confidentiality and testify in court. - Ensure timely responses to requests from coworkers, supervisors, and other law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

- Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire. - Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). - Have or be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver license within 30 days of employment. - Pass a drug screening test, medical examination, polygraph test, psychological evaluation, written and oral tests, physical fitness test, criminal background check, and other background investigations. - Meet all requirements to be a Police Officer under Alaska Administrative Code (13 AAC 85) and maintain a police certification. - Obtain and maintain an Alaska Public Safety Information System (ASPIN) security clearance. - Must possess, or be able to obtain, APSC certification within 14 months of hire.

Work Environment

Must be able to work non-traditional work hours with varying schedules including weekends and evenings. The schedule is based on a 40-hour work week, providing coverage 24/7. Officers may be subject to scheduled overtime and/or emergency callouts when off-duty. The work environment exposes employees to dangerous and potentially dangerous situations, requiring the employee to carry a weapon. Physical exertion is required to restrain disorderly subjects. The employee must be able to do strenuous work in all kinds of weather and on surfaces at, above, or below floor level. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors in a varied working environment, during day and night, and often in inclement weather and in extreme temperatures. Inside work is usually in buildings, adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. The employee may occasionally be exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes, biological and hazardous materials, drugs, and weapons. May be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, bodily fluids, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and other irritants. The employee is required to drive a vehicle and perform work inside a vehicle, including operating communication and computer equipment. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be used in accordance with best practices, federal and state laws, and City and Department policies and operating procedures.

Physical Demands

This position requires a high level of physical ability including vision, hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, flexibility, and strength. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers dexterously, handle, feel, and reach; is regularly required to work both inside and outside in all types of weather as well as in confined spaces and in a vehicle; is required to climb ladders and stairs; is required to perform general duties that may include, but not limited to, walking, running, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, dragging, carrying, jumping, balancing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching; is required to lift and/or exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently; is required to work in stressful environments and make quick decisions under stress. The employee must be able to get in and out of vehicles, often quickly. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. The employee will be required to work long shifts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, judge distances, and spatial relationships. The employee must be able to hear, talk, and communicate verbally in person as well as on a radio and telephone. Employees must maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties and may be required to meet a Department standard evaluated through annual testing.

City of Soldotna Offers

- Complete benefit package including health and life insurance, retirement, holidays, personal leave, and deferred compensation plan. - Regular full-time PSEA Member Employee Benefits: - Retirement Benefits: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contributions plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire. - Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation plan. - Health Insurance coverage 31 days after hire. - Employee and dependent care available. - The City covers 90% of premium costs for employee coverage and 85% of the premium for family coverage. - The City offers deductible reimbursement assistance through an HRA. - Employee Assistance Program. - Employer-paid basic life coverage for regular full-time employees with supplemental coverage available for employees. - Option to purchase supplemental insurance with Aflac. - Personal leave accrual rate starting at 16hrs per month with an accrual rate increase based on longevity. - Twelve paid holidays each year. - Free or discounted access to many Parks & Recreation amenities. - Wellness reimbursement program. - Fully functional department gym. - Education benefits. - Employees can choose to participate in membership with Public Safety Employees Association (PSEA).

Regular Full-Time PSEA Member Employee Benefits

- Retirement Benefits: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contributions plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire. - Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation plan. - Health Insurance coverage 31 days after hire. - Employee and dependent care available. - The City covers 90% of premium costs for employee coverage and 85% of the premium for family coverage. - The City offers deductible reimbursement assistance through an HRA. - Employee Assistance Program. - Employer-paid basic life coverage for regular full-time employees with supplemental coverage available for employees. - Option to purchase supplemental insurance with Aflac. - Personal leave accrual rate starting at 16hrs per month with an accrual rate increase based on longevity. - Twelve paid holidays each year. - Free or discounted access to many Parks & Recreation amenities. - Wellness reimbursement program. - Fully functional department gym. - Education benefits. - Employees can choose to participate in membership with Public Safety Employees Association (PSEA).