Police Officer (Lateral & Recruit Opportunities Available)

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK) Police Department seeks Police Officer candidates to enforce laws and protect the public. Under supervision, officers perform diverse duties within Sitka’s jurisdiction, including patrols, traffic enforcement, incident response, and collaboration with agencies.

Recruit opportunities are available with pay progression upon meeting the Police Officer Minimum Qualifications. Lateral transfers are welcomed to strengthen public safety in Sitka.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience, as noted in the job details.
• Lateral transfers are desired for the Police Officer position.
• Knowledge of police work principles and public safety laws is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and engage with the community.
• Investigate crimes, respond to emergencies, and conduct investigations.
• Conduct traffic stops and take appropriate law enforcement action.
• Arrest individuals and transport them as authorized by procedures.
• Process court documents and collect evidence per procedures.
• Assist prosecution and cooperate with other agencies.

Skills

MS Office

De-escalation

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Reading & Writing

Report writing

Job description

Police Officer pay starting at $41.04 per hour

(minimum of one year experience, outlined in Minimum Qualifications section below). Lateral transfers desired!

Police Officer Recruit opportunities with pay starting at $35.00 per hour (eligible for $41.04 per hour when Police Officer Minimum Qualifications, outlined below, are met).

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws within the department’s jurisdiction regarding public safety and to perform general and specialized law enforcement duties which preserve public peace and protect lives, property, and the rights of the public.

Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the employee performs their assigned duties and responsibilities independently within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies, and the Sitka Police Department Operating Procedures Manual (“OPM”) within the chain of command.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and detect crime and to develop relationships with businesses and citizens
• Investigates and responds to crimes, searches, traffic accidents, and other emergency situations
• Conducts traffic stops and takes appropriate law enforcement action
• Arrests and takes into custody individuals sometimes having to physically restrain and subdue combative individuals using bodily force when authorized by OPM or circumstances of imminent danger
• Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence in accordance with OPM
• Investigates municipal code violations, criminal statutes, and traffic laws and makes arrests or issues citations, summons, and court documents, and prepares various reports related to investigations
• Processes court documents such as summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrants
• Transports prisoners
• Responds to questions or requests for assistance by both citizens and visitors
• Promotes and participates in a variety of civic activities and efforts in support of Sitka’s community policing philosophy
• Operates and utilize according to department policies and procedures a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties such as a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weapons
• Assists the prosecution in preparing for trial and may appear as a witness at trail
• Assists and cooperates with other federal and state law enforcement and public safety agencies
• Performs jail duties
• Perform dispatch duties
• Provides rescue and first aid assistance when needed
• Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Police Officer Recruits perform limited duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer until completion of their training period.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophy
• Federal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and case law
• Investigation and interviewing techniques and procedures
• Police equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcement
• First aid and CPR

Skills in:

• Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operation
• De-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threatening
• Multi-tasking with a strong attention to detail
• Performing computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
• Reading, writing, and mathematics, such as would have been obtained at a high school level
• Writing reports, completing forms, and preparing correspondence which is readable and compliant with legal requirements

Ability to:

• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Interact tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogation
• Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders
• Dealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressful
• Use good judgment within the department’s OPM requirements and other department directives
• Make decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situations
• Interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case law
• Communicate well with others, both orally