Police Services Specialist

Akml; Unalaska (AK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Longevity bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Unalaska Police Department is seeking a Police Services Specialist who will manage recruitment, social media, and public outreach, while providing administrative support to the department. You will assist with DMV-related processes and community engagement, working under the Office Manager in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of advanced admin experience; an associates degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Two years of advanced administrative experience, including accounting, cash handling, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead department recruitment through social media, job boards, networks, colleges, POST academies, and off-island events.
• Support full applicant process: resume review, phone screenings, communications, scheduling, testing.
• Create department social media content for recruitment, outreach, and department activities.
• Represent the Police Department in public safety events and community activities in a non-sworn capacity.
• Build relationships with schools, businesses, and local groups.
• Support DMV operations: processing licenses, IDs, vehicle titles, and related transactions; conduct road tests.
• Provide administrative support: records, data entry, supplies, and public assistance.
• Maintain department access and technology systems, including key cards and cameras.
• Serve as backup to Office Manager for various admin functions.

Skills

Communication

Administrative support

Social media content

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Public engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Unalaska
POLICE DEPARTMENT

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 position in 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 duties performed by employees 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
• Associates degree preferred
• 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)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER