Police Officer

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Police Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties involved in enforcing laws, preventing crime, controlling traffic flow, issuing citations, conducting investigations, making arrests, and supporting special crime prevention and law enforcement programs. Responsibilities Enforce state and local traffic regulations. Issue citations for traffic violations. Participate in and conduct criminal investigations. Make arrests and detain suspects. Provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement initiatives. Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services. Qualifications Completion of a police academy and a roughly fifteen‑week field training program. Working knowledge of laws, rules, court decisions related to criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice, and law enforcement procedures. Knowledge of City of Kodiak ordinances, department policies, and procedures. Knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification, and radio communication. Knowledge of governing laws and ordinances, and thorough knowledge of the geography of Kodiak. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and the general public. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal investigative procedures. Excellent written communication skills for preparing reports and court documents. Ability to testify accurately in court. Resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies. Unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity. Free of cultural and ethnic bias. Strong ethical code. Optional Role Advancement Based on department needs, a Police Officer may be eligible to serve as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer after successful completion of required training. #J-18808-Ljbffr