Police Officer - Entry Level

Juneau Police Department; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium discount

Employee assistance program

Wellness discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

Juneau Police Department in Alaska seeks dedicated officers to patrol City and Borough of Juneau, respond to calls, investigate incidents, and enforce laws. Officers work 12-hour shifts and may transfer to specialized units, with opportunities for career growth and training.

Competitive benefits include a health insurance premium discount, wellness programs, and access to employee assistance resources. Veterans can utilize GI Bill® benefits through the approved VA program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities and enforce laws.
• Investigate accidents, determine violations, issue citations, and take appropriate action.
• Take statements, preserve evidence, and prepare criminal or civil complaints.
• Testify in court and prepare reports of investigations and incidents.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

*** $25,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants; inquire with hiring manager ***

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.

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program (https://juneau.org/human-resources/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: https://juneau.org/human-resources/wellness-program

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.

• 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

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