Village Public Safety Officer

Essential Functions

• Respond to calls for services, secure scenes, and gather evidence.
• Interview victims and witnesses.
• Enforce state laws and local ordinances through patrol duties.
• Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes along with traffic violations.
• Assist Alaska State Troopers as needed.
• Complete required reports and documentation.
• Implement crime prevention and community policing strategies.
• Develop and provide training for the volunteer fire department.
• Operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and vehicles.
• Conduct home and public building fire safety inspections.
• Maintain inventory and schedule maintenance for firefighting equipment.
• Conduct bi-monthly personal contact with assigned probationers and parolees.
• Obtain and document urine samples, reporting results to the District Probation Office (DPO).
• Provide updated photographs of supervised sex offenders annually or upon physical appearance changes.
• Maintain EMT I or ETT certification as required.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR when needed.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles and equipment.
• Congnorate with EMS teams and participate in emergency medical response efforts.
• Participate in public safety training and development initiatives.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports related to VPSO activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien with intent to become a citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess good moral character.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a medical evaluation confirming physical, visual, and hearing ability to perform VPSO duties.
• Must hold a valid Alaska Drivers License.
• Must pass a thorough background and a psychological evaluation.
• MAY NOT HAVE Any felony conviction.
• misdemeanor conviction within the last five years.
• A misdemeanor involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.
• A misdemeanor assault conviction within the past ten years related to domestic violence.
• A history of illegal controlled substance use (excluding marijuana use over one year ago).
• Two or more Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions.
• Previous denial or revocation of VPSO certification.
• Discharge or forced resignation from a law enforcement position for cause.