Detective

Salary: $39.90 - $63.47 Hourly
Location : 911 Cushman Street Fairbanks, Alaska 99701, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-2601
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Alaska


Job Summary


The positions of this class are responsible for conducting detailed investigations into one or more types of crimes, including but not limited to fraud, arson, theft, burglary, felonies, narcotics, gambling, homicide, sex offenses, and similar crimes. Case assignments involve the application of various special techniques in the processing, follow-up and investigation of alleged crimes, depending on the seriousness and nature of the crime. Investigations may be conducted individually or in collaboration with other detectives or with personnel from other law enforcement agencies. Work involves interviewing or interrogating witnesses, suspects and informants; cultivating informants; obtaining search warrants and searching premises; arresting suspects; analyzing and interpreting data and evidence; operating a variety of identification equipment; performing stakeouts and undercover operations; preparing case reports; and testifying in court. Some employees may be assigned special functions based on prior law enforcement experience and specialized training. The nature of the work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative in identifying case priorities and organization. General supervision is received from a superior, who reviews work for completeness of investigations and effectiveness in clearing or resolving cases.

Essential Job Functions / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential Job Functions :

• Assignments include, but are not limited to:
• Ability to receive cases and review the case report to determine the nature of the crime, whether the incident relates to other crimes, and what additional investigation needs to be conducted
• Ability to visits the crime scenes or other locations to obtain information or evidence by interviewing or interrogating witnesses, suspects, informants or victims and by collecting evidence or stolen goods
• Perform stakeouts or undercover operations to obtain sufficient evidence to prosecute or identify principal participants perpetrating the crime
• utilizes a variety of identification equipment in lifting fingerprints
• Take pictures and makes impressions to collect and preserve evidence for identifying the cause and suspect in the crime
• evaluates the data and evidence to determine a solution to the crimes
• Participate in special investigations or assignments by collecting additional information; develops cases against crimes on society
• Arrest suspects of criminal acts when sufficient evidence is present; prepares reports of investigative activities to document pertinent information about the case for prosecuting in court
• Assist the office of the Chief of Police on internal administrative investigations as directed
• Perform related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of modern police methods and techniques in the prevention, investigation and suppression of criminal activities.
• Knowledge of the identification and preservation of physical evidence.
• Knowledge of the behavior of criminals and underlying causes of criminality.
• Knowledge of the rights of suspects and defendants.
• Knowledge of laws, codes and statutes applicable to police work.
• Some knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and practices.
• Ability to use good judgment, make decisions in stressful situations, and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with public and private officials and the general public.
• Ability to testify clearly, cogently and with credibility in criminal court.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and participate effectively in departmental functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate assigned firearms and equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to properly perform first aid.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class.

Minimum Qualifications


Persons applying for this assignment shall have the following experience and/or training:

• Three (3) years experience as a commissioned police officer OR Two (2) years of continuous experience as a commissioned police officer with the Fairbanks Police Department
• Possess and maintain a State of Alaska Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience as a commissioned police officer.
• Investigation experience
• Possession of an Alaska Police Standards Council Intermediate Certificate.

The City of Fairbanks offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Health care, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account, Dental care, Life Insurance, Long and short - term disability insurance options, pension, holidays, vacation, and deferred compensation plans.
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