Police Officer: Patrol, Investigate & Protect Community

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities Police Officer pay starting at $41.04 per hour (minimum of one year experience, outlined in Minimum Qualifications section below). Lateral transfers desired! Police Officer Recruit opportunities with pay starting at $35.00 per hour ( eligible for $41.04 per hour when Police Officer Minimum Qualifications, outlined below, are met). Primary Purpose of Job The primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department’s jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public. Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual (“OPM”) within the chain of command. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizens Investigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situations Conducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement action Arrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent danger Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPM Investigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigations Processes court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrants Transports prisoners Responds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitors Promotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka’s community policing philosophy Operates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weapons Assists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trail Assists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agencies Performs jail duties Perform dispatch duties Provides rescue and first aid assistance when needed Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment Perform other duties as assigned Police Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophy Federal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case law Investigation and interviewing techniques and procedures Police equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcement First aid and CPR Skills in: Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operation De-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threatening Multi-tasking with a strong attention to detail Performing computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracy Reading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school level Writing reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirements Ability to: Recognize and maintain confidential information Interact tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogation Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders Dealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressful Use good judgment within the department’s OPM requirements and other department directives Make decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situations Interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case law Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations Minimum Qualifications All Police Officer positions must meet the following requirements: Be at least 21 years of age United States citizen at time of appointment; High School diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferred In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following minimum qualifications are required for hire or promotion. Police Officer Recruit Some work experience dealing with people customer service, group setting, or with the military, Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, First Aid and CPR certification; Ability to attend the Police Academy and obtain a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska Police Standards Council (“APSC”) within 12-months of hire; Satisfactory completion of the Field Training Program within 12-months of hire Police Officer Minimum one year as a Police Officer Recruit with SPD and after satisfactory completion of initial probationary period; or One year of experience in law enforcement elsewhere, Alaska experience preferred; and Possession of or eligibility for a Basic Police Officer Certificate from Alaska or another state which meets the training standards required by the APSC Other Job Requirements or Expectations Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska Will be required to pass a background check and drug screen For Lateral Hire: If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, the employee will be expected to attend and satisfactorily complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hire Must wear uniform within specified SPD standards as determined by the Police Chief Employees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessary Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Working Conditions: Works in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 90% of the time Works indoors about 10% of the time May work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical force May work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places May be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smoke Specific Physical Requirements: Daily wears a u #J-18808-Ljbffr Sitka (CBS) — Police