Police Services Specialist

City of Unalaska

Dutch Harbor (AK)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 56,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $7,000 + 1

Airfare for employee + 1 family member

Travel allowance $2,500 yearly

Longevity bonus $2,000 after 3 years

Personal Leave 16 hours/month

10 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

457 Retirement Plans

Tuition reimbursement up to 100%

Job summary

The City of Unalaska is seeking a Police Services Specialist in Unalaska, AK. You will drive recruitment, handle applicant processing, and create social media content for outreach, while supporting DMV operations and department administration.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years of advanced admin experience, with strong communications and Microsoft Office skills. This is an on-site role with benefits and community engagement opportunities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years advanced administrative experience including accounting, cash handling, and social media.
Pass background checks and pre-employment drug test.
Eligible to work in the US; valid AK driver’s license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead department recruitment via social media, job boards, colleges, and events.
Support full applicant process: resume review, screenings, scheduling, testing.
Create social media content for recruitment and public outreach.
Represent the department at community events in a non-sworn capacity.
Provide administrative support: records, data entry, systems, supplies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Administrative support

Social media content

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

OPEN DATE: August 26, 2026
CLOSE DATE: September 25, 2026
POSITION: Police Services Specialist
POSITION HIRING RANGE: $37.24 - $40.96/hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Police Services Specialist positionin the Police Department. Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Supervised by the Office Manager, this non-sworn role provides operational, program, and community support. Responsibilities include driving department recruitment and social media efforts, community outreach, assisting the Department with administration and operations, and providing back up support for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Lead department recruitment efforts through social media, job boards, professional networks, colleges, POST academies, and off-island recruitment events.
Support the full applicant process, including resume review, initial phone screenings, applicant communications, interview scheduling, and proctoring applicant testing.
Manage and create department social media content supporting recruitment, community outreach, public information, and department activities.
Represent the Police Department in the community at public safety events, schools, community activities, career fairs, and other outreach opportunities in a non-sworn capacity.
Build relationships with community partners, including schools, businesses, civic organizations, and other local groups.
Support DMV operations, including processing Alaska driver’s licenses, state IDs, vehicle titles, and related transactions, as well as conducting road tests.
Provide administrative and operational support to the Police Department, including records, data entry, department systems, supplies, and public assistance.
Maintain department access and technology systems, including key cards, identification cards, and the building camera system.
Serve as backup to the Office Manager and assist with a variety of departmental administrative functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.
Knowledge and skill in providing administrative support to a department.
Ability to create engaging, professional content for Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, and other applicable recruitment platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Professional, positive, and approachable demeanor with the ability to represent the Police Department effectively in the community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED required
Two (2) years of advanced administrative experience, including skills in accounting, cash handling, and social media

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have or have the ability to obtain an AK Drivers’ License within 90 days of hire
Successfully pass a background test, which includes criminal background, professional, and reference checks
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be eligible to work in the US; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal Law
Successfully pass a background check and any other regulatory screening requirements, including CJIS authorization
Must have the ability to pass all applicable DMV training

BENEFITS:

100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee & dependents)
Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation Membership (employee only)
Relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and one family member, if applicable
Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on the date of hire after 1st year of employment
Longevity bonus of $2,000 beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary
Personal Leave starting at 16 hours a month
10 paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays per year
Eligible for 457 Retirement Plans with MissionSquare and other Voluntary Benefits
Eligible for PERS Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System)
Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title 3 for details)