Police Officer — Training, Impact & Career Path

Built for the Badge; Kodiak, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak is recruiting a full-time Police Officer. Under general supervision, this position enforces laws, prevents crimes, controls traffic, issues citations, and conducts investigations; makes arrests and supports crime prevention programs.

It may qualify to serve as instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer after training. After successful completion of the police academy and a roughly fifteen-week field training, the officer will gain knowledge of applicable

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must maintain APSIN security clearance.
• Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet Alaska Administrative Code requirements to be a Police Officer and gain police certification.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and prevent crimes under general supervision.
• Control traffic flow, issue citations, and conduct investigations.
• Make arrests and support special crime prevention programs; perform admin tasks.
• Potential to serve as instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer.

Skills

APSIN clearance

Driver's license

Police certification eligibility

Non-traditional hours flexibility

Investigation & enforcement knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting a full-time Police Officer. Under general supervision, this position enforces laws, prevents crimes, controls traffic, issues citations, and conducts investigations; makes arrests and supports crime prevention programs.

It may qualify to serve as instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer after training. After successful completion of the police academy and a roughly fifteen-week field training, the officer will gain knowledge of applicable