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Open Position
Salary
Up to $39.83/Hour + Up to a $20,000 signing bonus + Moving expenses up to a $5,000
General Statement of Duties
Performs general and preventive patrol duties, enforcing all applicable laws and maintaining peace and order; performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain community order through enforcing local, State and Federal laws. The work is performed under the direct supervision of assigned Police Sergeants and Lieutenants but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Police Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor work environment involving all types of weather and one in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger. An employee in this class may perform any one or more or any additional duties as assigned. A Police Officer may be asked to patrol in a vehicle, on foot or with other means of transportation. A Police Officer in Sitka may patrol in uniform or plain clothes as necessary and assigned.
Examples of Essential Work
Enforces all City, State and Federal laws within the jurisdiction of the City and Borough of Sitka;
Patrols all assigned areas and monitors activity to identify violations of applicable law and takes appropriate actions to deal with the situation, including making arrests and charging a suspect, issuing citations, issuing written warnings or rectifying the situation through a dialogue with all parties involved as warranted;
Enforces all traffic laws and issues citations for violations;
Responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, involving arriving at the scene, taking statements from all parties involved, identifying a violation if one exists, and taking appropriate arrest and/or citation steps as the situation warrants;
Refers civil disputes to public services to help settle differences and prevent future calls;
Maintains a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime as possible, maintaining good community relations and providing an identifiable source for citizens to go to for assistance, guidance, protection and service;
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of local, State and Federal laws as applicable to community law enforcement;
Good knowledge of current law enforcement practices and methods;
Good knowledge of court procedures and practices;
Good knowledge of all police equipment, including vehicles, speed radar units, lock jocks, communications units, body armor, handcuffs, firearms, batons, medical kits, road flares, hand control remote traffic signals, chemical agents, riot gear, stop-sticks and other related equipment;
Ability to work in situations involving confusion and potential danger to oneself, citizens or other Police
Officers and to make quick decisions which secure the safety of all individuals involved;Ability to use good judgment regarding the use of force;
Ability to command authority from members of the public through a calm demeanor and appropriate actions;
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, preferably supplemented by an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; and
Some law enforcement experience; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska;
Ability to pass a background check;
Graduation from a certified Police Academy;
Certification as a Police Officer in the State of Alaska is preferred.
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to identify criminal activity;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate Police equipment and detain criminals;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to patrol assigned areas.
Salary
Up to $28.71/Hour
General Statement of Duties
Maintains inmate and facility safety and security within the City and Borough Jail Facility and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise inmate activities, to ensure the safety of inmates, and the security of the Jail Facility. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Jail Supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the Police Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee may be subjected to a variety of hazards and the potential for personal injury.
Examples of Essential Work
Provides direct supervision of inmates incarcerated within the City and Borough Jail Facility;
Completes all booking and releases and related procedures, including fingerprinting, photographing, accounting and documentation of inmate’s possessions, time accounting, classification and assignment of inmates to cells. conducting breath tests, collecting urine samples, administering medications and performing inmate and jail facility searches as needed;
Conducts hourly checks of the inmates and facility, thoroughly documenting the inmates activities, based on set routines and emergency procedures, including monitoring for possible mental or physical health related issues;
Serves inmate meals, processes special requests, prepares inmates for court appearances and attends to related inmate needs according to prescribed Departmental and Department of Corrections guidelines;
Performs Jail Facility and cell inspections as necessary;
Maintains thorough and accurate records of inmate activities and Jail Facility issues;
Supervises all persons visiting inmates or the Jail Facility;
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with the general public and co-workers including management.
Ability and a willingness to quickly learn jail policies and procedures;
Ability and a willingness to learn current practices, principles and procedures involved in the safe operations of the Jail Facility;
Ability and a willingness to learn the procedures for safely and lawfully restraining inmates;
Ability and a willingness to learn the methods for identifying the physical and mental problems of inmates;
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Some related public safety experience; or
Any equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Jail Officer;
Required Special Qualifications
The ability to type a minimum 30 WPM on a computer keyboard;
An understanding of basic Windows program commands;
Possession of a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska;
Ability to pass a criminal background check;
Ability to become APSIN certified within six (6) months of employment;
Certification from the Alaska Department of Corrections Municipal Correctional Officer Academy, or the
ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor inmate behavior;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to restrain inmates and perform related physical requirements of the job;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to all areas of the job.
Salary
Up to $25.83/Hour
General Statement of Duties
Maintains a continuous communication source for the police and other emergency response personnel, provides records support, and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The principal function of an employee in this class is to serve as the primary communication and information
source for Police Officers and related public safety personnel. The work is performed under the direct
supervision of the Dispatch and Records Supervisor. An employee in this class performs the duties of other
employees in the Police Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The principal
duties of this class involve frequent contact with the public and incarcerated persons.
Examples of Essential Work
Handles varied emergency and non-emergency situations dealing with emotional, injured and victimized persons. The police dispatcher is responsible for ascertaining the crucial information needed in the given situation and relaying it to the proper police, fire and emergency medical personnel (EMS), and other emergency response personnel without delay;
Must monitor a number of radio frequencies and telephone lines simultaneously;
Provides communications services for public safety operations, including two way radio communications, relaying relevant information, logging all communications and calls for service, running criminal background checks for law enforcement personnel, transcribing recorded interviews, operating paging systems for public safety personnel, and relaying any crucial information to police department personnel and/or outside agencies as required;
Responds to telephones and 911 calls for Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Search and Rescue, (SAR) and other emergency response personnel;
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of computers, the retrieval of computer information, police radio communications and police records operations
Thorough knowledge of computer retrieval and entry information systems;
Knowledge of police department operations rules, regulations and General Orders;
Skill in assessing situations and reacting in a calm, rational, professional manner to ensure services are rendered;
Skill in performing multiple tasks at any given time and to prioritize activities according to emergency needs;
Skill in the performance of computer programs and usage in an accurate and timely manner;
Knowledge of police department operations rules, regulations and General Orders;
Skill in assessing situations and reacting in a calm, rational, professional manner to ensure services are rendered;
Skill in performing multiple tasks at any given time and to prioritize activities according to emergency needs;
Skill in the performance of computer programs and usage in an accurate and timely manner;
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Some related experience in communications, and/or public safety operations; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska within 90 days of employment;
Ability to pass an extensive background check;
Must be able to type at a minimum rate of 35 words per minute from clear copy;
Must have vision correctable to 20/30 and have normal color vision;
Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who intends to become a citizen of the United States;
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to explain laws and ordinances, dispatch personnel and provide reports of animal control activities;
Ability to differentiate between various audio stimuli;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to all areas of the job.
About Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska is not just a place; it's an adventure waiting to unfold. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine waters, our city offers more than just a career—it provides an opportunity to be part of a unique community that values both service and nature.
Picture yourself patrolling through streets rich in cultural history, where the echoes of Alaska Native and Russian influences create a vibrant tapestry. In Sitka, duty goes beyond the badge; it's about forging connections with a close-knit community that cherishes safety and unity.
Beyond the call of duty, Sitka beckons with outdoor escapades. From hiking in lush forests to casting a line in crystal-clear rivers, the untamed wilderness becomes your playground. Sitka isn't just a job; it's a lifestyle that seamlessly blends the thrill of law enforcement with the tranquility of nature.
Mission
The mission of the Sitka Police Department is to maintain order, and to preserve and protect the life, peace and property of the citizens of the City & Borough of Sitka. SPD consists of approximately 33 employees working towards that end.
We operate a 24 hour dispatch and records center, which is responsible for fire and emergency dispatch, as well as a community jail facility. Our operations division consists of Investigations, Patrol, Emergency Response Vessel operators and Animal Control.
The jurisdiction of the Sitka Police Department covers the entire City and Borough of Sitka. This includes some 4,710 square miles of land area and over 1,300 miles of coastline. The City and Borough of Sitka is considered to be the second largest incorporated city by area in the U.S. While these numbers may sound daunting, most of Sitka's Borough is uninhabited and therefore the majority of police matters are contained to the west side of Baranof Island where the 8,800 citizens of Sitka reside.
