Senior Fire Scene & Arson Investigator

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Fire Department seeks a Fire Investigator to respond to fire and explosion scenes, determine origin and cause, direct on-scene personnel, and secure evidence. You will work with Anchorage Police to prepare cases and provide testimony in judicial proceedings.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of related experience; Alaska driver’s license; and obtain State Fire Investigator Certification, CPR within one year, and CJIS background clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; six years of fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS, training or law enforcement experience; one year at Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Captain level or higher.
• One year at the level of Senior Patrol Officer performing Investigator/Detective duties with Municipal of Anchorage or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and explosion scenes to investigate and determine fire origin and cause.
• Direct assigned personnel to perform on-scene investigations.
• Secure and process evidence; work with Anchorage Police Department to prepare cases and provide testimony in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Fire investigation

On-scene supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anchorage Fire Department seeks a Fire Investigator to respond to fire and explosion scenes, determine origin and cause, direct on-scene personnel, and secure evidence. You will work with Anchorage Police to prepare cases and provide testimony in judicial proceedings.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of related experience; Alaska driver’s license; and obtain State Fire Investigator Certification, CPR within one year, and CJIS background clearance.