Safety and Emergency Support Specialist

Salary: $34.08 Hourly
Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 54251
Department: Public Safety
Division: AST-Aircraft Section
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Alaska State Troopers
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 17


Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)
** This recruitment is open nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. **
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: This position works with a variety of local, state, and federal agencies to guide and coordinate planning and preparation for disasters and other large scale events impacting public health and safety; primarily supports the Search and Rescue (SAR) programs, multimodal disaster response, aircraft pilots and law enforcement officers in conducting training events, outreach to volunteers, aerial patrols, investigations, and evidence gathering through their position as a camera operator and airborne observer during law enforcement operations and SAR events. This position also supports the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft Section by performing duties such as general labor and maintenance of facilities and equipment, may assist Aircraft Maintenance Inspectors and pilots with general maintenance duties as requested, cleaning, washing, and preparing aircraft to return to the field, fueling, loading aircraft, and performing a wide variety of support tasks as assigned.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The mission of the DPS is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws. The DPS strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. The Aircraft Section's contribution to the Department's Mission is to preserve public peace, protect life, property, and resources. As a member of the DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activities.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve Alaska. In this fast-paced environment, you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is located and based out of our Fairbanks-based Aircraft Section. Our Fairbanks-based Aircraft Section operates from the airports located within the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks often from Fairbanks International Airport or one of the nearby landing areas.

The work environment is friendly, team-oriented, and productive. You will share an office in an office environment that includes other professionals. The successful applicant must be able to work with frequent interruptions, be self-motivated, and be able to work well with others to be successful in this position.

The work schedule is 5 days on and 2 days off. This position does not offer housing nor does it offer someone living outside of Fairbanks paid travel to and from the worksite.
We recognize the uniqueness of life in Alaska's rural and urban communities. We recommend all applicants visit the Community Database for a glimpse into Alaska's communities and lifestyle by providing images of places, people, cultural events, public facilities, landscapes, and other dimensions of community life at This position will travel throughout Alaska providing aircraft and training support.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Apply expertise in emergency mitigation, planning, response, and recovery to develop, modify, and integrate plans for disasters affecting the entire state and crossing international borders and work with local, state, federal, and international agencies to establish cooperative agreements and protocols for requesting and providing assistance.
• Primarily responsible for the tactical employment of DPS aircraft imaging and recording systems during law enforcement and SAR missions operating an aerial camera system during law enforcement patrols and investigations

• Liaise with the SAR Coordinator's office for identification, analysis and course of action development for SAR outreach, equipment procurement, development of policies, procedures, techniques and training plans for approximately 800 volunteer SAR workers.
• Incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks for the Aircraft Section to include but not limited to, washing and cleaning aircraft, ground support vehicles, fueling vehicles, reporting vehicle fleet usage, assisting in fueling aircraft, general maintenance of equipment and facilities, lawn maintenance, snow plowing, mitigation of slip hazards at facilities, loading and unloading aircraft cargo, safely towing aircraft, foreign object debris (FOD) removal on apron surfaces and safety inspections.
• Computer skills that enable competent use of web-based tools to obtain pre-flight weather briefings, filing of flight plans, and flight risk assessments.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:

Minimum Qualifications


Three years of experience in the handling and disposal of explosives and/or incendiary devices.
OR
Three years of experience in avalanche control and forecasting.
OR
Two years of experience which includes work such as creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or directing the recovery from such events or mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, or recovering from emergencies, disasters, or terrorist events. The required experience includes work such as an Emergency Management Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Three years of scuba diving experience of which one must be in an instructor or supervisory capacity. Experience may be concurrent.


Desirable qualifications, depending on the specialty of the position.

1. National Avalanche School certificate or National Ski Patrol Avalanche Instruction
   Certificate.
2. 105mm recoilless rifle certificate.
3. Advanced first aid certificate.
4. Journey experience either performing tactical operations using camera systems such as the Wescam MX-10 system or while conducting active and passive surveillance with video, still, and infrared technologies or activating and operating the digital video recording system.
5. Recognition as a scuba diver by a nationally recognized scuba diving association,
   such as the National Association of Underwater Instructors, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, or National Association of Scuba Diving Schools.

Special Note: Selection will be made from those candidates with training and experience appropriate to specialty of position under Personnel Rule 5 02.4-5, unique or unusual circumstances.

Some positions may require possession of a current Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.

Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

• List of three (3) professional references, two of which are from a current or former direct supervisor.
• Last two (2) performance evaluations, if available

BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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Contact Information

For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Clifford Gilliland

Aviation Program Manager

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Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information


Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

01


How many months of direct operational experience do you have with in the search and rescue coordination, training and rescue operations field do you have?

• a. 0 - 1
• b. 2 - 3
• c. 4 - 6
• d. 7 - 12
• e. 12 - 18
• f. 19+

02


Have you ever flown on a search and rescue training or actual search mission?

• Yes
• No

Required Question