• JOB

ANNOUNCEMENTUNALASKA POLICE

DEPARTMENTPolice Division•

Open Date:

April 14, 2025

Close Date:

Until FilledPosition:

POLICE OFFICERHiring Wage:

$42.10 - $48.81/ hour [step 1-6]

• The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Police Officer position. Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska, is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.
• The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

• GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• : This position, under supervision from the Police Sergeant, performs a full range of duties associated with traffic and criminal law enforcement.

Responds to an emergency call and enforce local, state, and federal law. Effects lawful arrest of suspected criminals and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity. Completes written reports, conducts interviews, and testifies at court proceedings.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

• : Knowledge or ability to learn State and City laws and enforcement of them; use investigative and law enforcement methods; abide by City and department procedures and policies and the laws governing and prescribing the powers and authorities of a law enforcement officer; learn criminal justice procedures; ability to problem solve and analyze and respond quickly as necessary; establish and maintain productive working relationships with various people and organizations; excellent written and oral communication and ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions; work under pressure; maintain professionalism, ability to multi-task workload and meet multiple deadlines.
• EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

• :

High school diploma and/or GED required; College Degree Preferred; combination of education and experience will be evaluated individually.

Police experience preferredBasic certificate in law enforcement from APSC preferred

• LICENSES and

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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Must be at least 21 years of ageUS Citizen or US National by the time of hireMust have or ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid CertificateAbility to meet APSC standards and obtain a basic certificate within 12 months of hireMust have a valid US Driver's License and have the ability to obtain an Alaska Drivers License within 30 days of hireAbility to work rotating shiftsAbility to pass all required pre-employment testing, i.e., Criminal background and History, F-3, drug testing, physical, polygraph, and psychological

• BENEFITS

• (refer to PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for details):

If applicable, the employee will receive a lump sum sign-on bonus (taxable) not to exceed $5,000If applicable, the employee will receive a relocation payment (taxable) of $5,000, plus one (1) way airfare for the employee and one (1) family member> 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums (employee and dependents)100% employer-paid basic life/ADandD insurance (employee and dependents)100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee)Workout incentive pay up to $500 /month13 Floating Holidays per yearPaid Time Off starting at 18 hours a monthEligible for State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirementEligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of AmericaUp to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III)Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on your date of hire after 1st year of employmentEducation Incentive per month: $200 associates degree, $300 bachelors degree, $400 masters degreeFree Membership for Parks, Culture, and Recreation (PCR) (employee only)

• It pays to stay
• ! Retention bonus of $2,000 at years 1 and 2, $3,000 at year 3, $4,000 at year 4, $5,000 at year 5, and 10,000 at year 6 and every subsequent two-year anniversary.

• TO APPLY

• : Download and complete the required forms1.

City of Unalaska Application Form2.

APSC F-3

History Statement3. Waiver and Authorization to Release Information4. Pre-employment Info. and Voluntary Identification of Disability Form (optional)Submit your completed and notarized application package to:

• CITY OF UNALASKA

• Department of AdministrationP.O. Box 610Unalaska, AK 99685Or by email to [email protected]? Please call us at (907) 581-1252
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