*Now Offering a $30,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants -inquire with the hiring manager*
Officers with at least 1 year of experience in their respective field: $37.033 years - $38.344 years - $39.665 years - $41.05*6 years or more - $42.49
Are you acurrent or former Police Officerwho has the energy, compassion and commitment to help serve the citizens of Juneau?Come join our team and help make a difference!
Juneau Police DepartmentCommitted to Service and Excellence*
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:Service within any police/law enforcement department/agency in the State of Alaska. Cumulative related service in Alaskamust include a minimum of one yearof uniform patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer (DPS Academy Certified) AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency.
If outside the State of Alaska, service in a city or metropolitanmust include a minimum of one yearas defined below:
Service in a city of at least 5,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget;ORService in a city that is part of a Metropolitan Area with at least 25,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget;ANDCumulative related service must include aminimum ofone year of uniformed patrol dutyas a commissioned law enforcement officer AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriat state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency.A current or former Police Officer must be in Good Standing to be employed or re-employed to a full service Police Department. Currently employed Police Officers must be able to discharge all their duties without any administrative, mental, or disciplinary hindrance. Retired or former Police Officers (before retirement/separation), must have been authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law, and had statutory powers of arrest; this does not include retired/former Police Officers who resigned in lieu of discipline or potential discipline.
NOTE: Military Police, Detention/Correction Officer, Reserve Officer, Park Ranger/Park Police, Capital Police, Detention/Jail/Court Security Sheriff's Deputy or Marshall, Special District Police, Railroad Police, Village Public Safety Officer, and federal law enforcement personnel willNOTbe considered as previous related experience.
Extra Experience Points:
0 points given for 1 year of experience5 points given for Police Officers with 2 or more years of experience10 points given for Police Officers with 2 or more years of experience and have an Alaska Police Standards Council Police Officer CertificateSelection Process
Submit CBJ applicationPhysical Fitness TestOral Board InterviewPhase 1 Psychological TestingConditional Job OfferBackground/Polygraph/Phase 2 Psychological TestingFinal Job OfferMedical Examination and Controlled Substances ScreeningStandards 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, an applicant with marijuana use in the past one (1) year will be automatically disqualified.
NOTE:As part of the selection process, applicants are subject to a background investigation that includes a criminal background review, fingerprinting, investigative review and polygraph examination. 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.
EEO StatementThe City and 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 (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management at [email protected] or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.