Police Officer - Entry Level

Salary: $40.62 - $42.04 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600897
Department: Juneau Police Department
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Public Safety Employees Association
Pay Range: 461
Hours Per Week: 40
Telework Availability: Not Available
Position Number: 192022, 192023, 192024, 192036, 192042, 192048, 192057, 192066, 192067, 192078, 192081


Description
*** $25,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants; inquire with hiring manager ***
After your application is submitted, you will be contacted for further information regarding testing requirements.

All written test fees through Public Safety Testing have been waived.
Do you want to be a part of a professional, established law enforcement team?

Do you have what it takes to promote and enforce city, state, and federal laws?

If you have the energy, compassion, and commitment to help serve the citizens of Juneau,

join our team and help make a difference!

Juneau Police Department......Committed to Service and Excellence

Attention Veterans... For applicants who are veterans seeking to utilize their GI Bill® benefits, the Juneau Police Department is an approved employer for the VA's On-the-Job training program.
"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The Juneau Police Department is centrally located in the Lemon Creek area and has plenty of free, convenient parking in a secure parking lot. JPD is a secure facility with mandatory keycard access for all employees.


The CBJ Health and Wellness Program:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program (
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health-related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the CBJ Employee Wellness Program visit:

JPD also has a robust Wellness Program in addition to CBJ's program:

• 10 free sessions per year with a qualified mental health professional for you and your family
• 10 free group sessions for employees and their families
• Initial and ongoing resiliency training for employees and their significant other
• Annual wellness check-ins
• Peer support teams dedicated to serving employees and their families
• A chaplain program
• A wellness room
• Yearly wellness-related events.
• Employees also have access to an onsite gym.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The Juneau Police Department is located in the Lemon Creek area, but officers are responsible for responding to calls throughout the City and Borough of Juneau. Patrol Officers work 12-hour shifts and rotate between days and night on a quarterly basis. One of the best things about a career at JPD is the ability to work in specialty units or have ancillary duties that allow officers to have a variety of growth in their career. Officers can laterally transfer to units like the Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Unit, School Resource Officer, Airport Officer, and Downtown Officer. They can also have ancillary duties, such as, SWAT, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Crisis Negotiation Team, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Firearms Instructor, Arrest Control Tactics Instructor, Less-than-Lethal Instructor and many others.

Typical Responsibilities

• Conducts patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities found on City Borough streets, business establishments, residential areas, and public areas. Uses discretion as to when to take enforcement actions or initiate peacekeeping measures.
• Operates police car or other vehicle; observes the public; investigates accidents, determines violations of applicable laws, issues citations; takes necessary action to enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances.
• Takes charge of situations which require involvement of law enforcement personnel, such as, car accidents, emergencies, and public disturbances. Assesses the situation and determines immediate response to ensure protection of life and property. Administers first aid, directs traffic, and requests emergency assistance or vehicles. Performs on-site personal interviews and records facts.
• Responds to calls for service or through self-initiated activity investigates civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances or other unusual circumstances; evaluates the situation and determines if violations of the law occurred or if police action is required, then takes appropriate action.
• Questions and obtains statements from witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, prepares criminal and civil complaints, serves process papers and citations.
• Refers victims to appropriate agencies, such as, Family and Youth Services, medical authorities, or appropriate domestic violence programs.
• Properly uses specialized police equipment, such as, cameras, radar, blood-alcohol testing instruments, radios, and various less lethal and deadly weapons.
• Apprehends, pursues, restrains, and detains suspects and violators. Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
• Testifies in court in both civil and criminal cases.
• Prepares reports of investigations, activities, and conditions that are dangerous to the public or are of unusual circumstances.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies.
• Completes special duty assignments, such as, public speaking, conducting search and rescue operations, conducting public educational programs, and special training sessions. Performs special police/community relations, investigation unit, or metro unit assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: None
Education: High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Other: Must be a citizen of the United States or U.S. National; AND

Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License by date of appointment and for continued employment.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: As part of the selection process, applicants are subject to a background investigation that includes a criminal background review, fingerprinting, investigative review, polygraph examination, and psychological testing. All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed.

SPECIAL NOTE: Appointment to Police Officer positions will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process, the medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances (this includes: new hires, short term temp, long term temp, transfers from another CBJ department, or former JPD employees who have been separated from JPD employment for more than 30 days).


Standards applied for selection will be not less than the Basic Standards for Police Officers (13 AAC 85).

NOTE: Although marijuana usage is legal in Alaska, such drug use is not federally legal. Furthermore, according to departmental policy and Alaska law, an applicant with marijuana use in the past one (1) year will be automatically disqualified.
Supplemental Information
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND CONTINUOUS . There are currently 11 vacant Police Officer positions.
Once all vacancies are filled, this recruitment will be used to create an eligible list to fill future vacancies which may occur within the next twelve months subject to an interview and re-evaluation of the candidate's current job performance. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the eligible list may be extended up to two years from the effective date.

The City and Borough of Juneau may revise or change the examinations or examining procedure at any time during the recruitment period and require candidates to meet the revised examination procedures or pass the revised examinations to maintain eligibility for appointment.


HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Name: Emily Carroll
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

SPECIAL NOTICE - SIGN ON BONUS

The sign on bonus will be paid in two equal installments, less mandatory deductions. Employees will be eligible for the first installment upon appointment. Employees will be eligible for the second and final installment after completion of 16-week law enforcement training academy AND completion of 4-month inhouse field training program. For additional information please contact the hiring manager as listed above.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.


If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.


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 that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau 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 TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at View email address on click.appcast.io or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits


The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.


Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.


Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • No cost employee only plan available
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
  • Additional optional coverage available
  • Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
  • Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:


Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
  • 21 days of PL within first year of employment
  • Personal leave includes Sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays a year
• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools

01


Are you a U.S. citizen or a U.S. National?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you at least 21 years of age, or will you turn 21 within 6 months of testing?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a high school graduate, or do you possess a GED certificate?

• Yes
• No

04


Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court?

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered 'Yes' to the misdemeanor conviction question above, you must provide an explanation including the date and time of the conviction(s).
07


Have you been convicted of two or more DUI offenses during the 10-year period preceding this application?

• Yes
• No

08


Have you ever been convicted, during the 10 years immediately before the date of application, of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, or a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever been convicted of a felony by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you ever been sentenced to more than one year of jail time?

• Yes
• No

11


Have you ever been denied certification as a police officer or has your basic certification ever been revoked?

• Yes
• No

12


Since your 21st birthday, have you ever illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you ever illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance within 10 years of submitting this application?

• Yes
• No

14


Since your 21st birthday, have you ever used an illegal controlled substance other than marijuana, even once, within 5 years of submitting this application?

• Yes
• No

15


Have you ever used marijuana, even once, within 1 year of today?

• Yes
• No

16


APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDINGBy selecting a 'Yes' response below, I acknowledge that the information contained in my application for employment with the Juneau Police Department is complete, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that my application does not omit any information, which the Juneau Police Department might consider relevant or material to its decision whether to initially hire, or later retain me. I will promptly notify the Juneau Police Department (regardless of passage of time) of any omission of information that I discover which the Juneau Police Department might consider relevant or material to its decision whether to initially hire or later retain me. I acknowledge, understand, and agree that any false or misleading statement on my application or any omission of information or fact which the Juneau Police Department might consider relevant or material to its decision whether to initially hire or retain in my immediate elimination from further consideration, or post-hire, in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and, in either case, may lead to criminal prosecution under Alaska Statute 11.56.210 (Unsworn Falsification).I understand that any and all information obtained by the Juneau Police Department about me from any source is confidential and will not be released to me. Accordingly, I waive any right I may have to know test results, interpretations made, and access to the original data from which final recommendations have been made.

• Yes
• No

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