Municipality of Anchorage
IN-STATE LATERAL ALASKA POLICE OFFICER (Police Officer) - Range 35 / APD
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This recruitment is for
In-State Lateral Police Officers certified with the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) .
Certification must not have been lapsed more than 5 years . See Alaska Administrative Code for APSC certification regarding Waiver & Reciprocity (13AAC 85.060 – attached at the end of this posting).Applicants who are successful in the testing and selection process may be added to the eligibility list to be considered for positions that become available in the future.Selected hires will advance to a sworn Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy.This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current contract between the Municipality of Anchorage and the APDEA.DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Police Department (APD)HOURS OF WORK : 40 Hours per week; Shifts VaryLOCATION:
3760 W Dimond BlvdAll In-State Laterals:Pay incentive for an in-state lateral police officer will be at a higher step based on time in service. The initial pay incentive will be capped at Grade 35, Step 6, which is $46.34 per hour. Additional step increases will occur following probation and annually thereafter until the maximum step 10 is reached.In accordance with the APDEA CBA, after successful completion of probation, employees are eligible for educational pay benefits of the below amounts for college degrees issued by an accredited institution as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):4% for an Associate's Degree8% for a Bachelor's DegreeMilitary Security Forces/MP applicants:Soldiers who are military police, security forces or civilians such as Department of the Army Civilian Police do not meet the definition of a lateral hire by the Alaska Police Standards Council and should apply to the Recruit Police Officer announcement at
www.Muni.org/JOL
to be considered.The duties and requirements of a Police Officer include, but may not be limited to:Enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws.Performing a variety of crime prevention and enforcement duties as assigned.Responding to complaints and requests for Police assistance.Enforcing traffic regulations, directing traffic, investigating collisions, and completing detailed collision reports.Conducting preliminary investigations; collecting and preserving evidence.Maintaining records and daily reports; preparing cases for court testimony.Testifying in court as required.Coordinating with other agencies as required.The physical and audio/visual requirements include:Normal color discrimination, binocular coordination, peripheral vision, and corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye.Normal hearing or no hearing defect that would adversely affect performance.Minimum Requirements:Must be a
citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (06/06/2025).High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Must be at
least 21 years old by date of hire.Must possess a
valid State of Alaska driver's license by date of hire (06/06/2025).Must
meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances.Applicants for this position will possess the following qualities:Unquestionable character and integrity.Free of cultural and ethnic bias.Strong ethical code in both personal and professional life.Desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect.Personal conduct above reproach.Testing Information:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are currently certified as a Police Officer may be invited to participate in the Lateral Police Officer Testing process. Applicants invited to test will be notified via email and/or phone.Entry Testing Information:All applicants must pass the entry level Police test by I/O Solutions. Applicants must meet the minimum passing score of 70% to be advanced to the Physical Ability Test.Conditional Offer of Employment:Applicants who successfully complete the Physical Ability Test will be given a "Conditional Offer of Employment" based upon successful completion of the remaining conditions of employment.Pre-Employment Requirements:Medical examination by an MOA designated licensed physician.Satisfactory passing a drug screen.Submission of a current copy of the applicants State of Alaska driver's license.Application Process:Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the
www.GovernmentJobs.com
website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
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In-State Lateral Police Officers certified with the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) .
Certification must not have been lapsed more than 5 years . See Alaska Administrative Code for APSC certification regarding Waiver & Reciprocity (13AAC 85.060 – attached at the end of this posting).Applicants who are successful in the testing and selection process may be added to the eligibility list to be considered for positions that become available in the future.Selected hires will advance to a sworn Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy.This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current contract between the Municipality of Anchorage and the APDEA.DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Police Department (APD)HOURS OF WORK : 40 Hours per week; Shifts VaryLOCATION:
3760 W Dimond BlvdAll In-State Laterals:Pay incentive for an in-state lateral police officer will be at a higher step based on time in service. The initial pay incentive will be capped at Grade 35, Step 6, which is $46.34 per hour. Additional step increases will occur following probation and annually thereafter until the maximum step 10 is reached.In accordance with the APDEA CBA, after successful completion of probation, employees are eligible for educational pay benefits of the below amounts for college degrees issued by an accredited institution as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):4% for an Associate's Degree8% for a Bachelor's DegreeMilitary Security Forces/MP applicants:Soldiers who are military police, security forces or civilians such as Department of the Army Civilian Police do not meet the definition of a lateral hire by the Alaska Police Standards Council and should apply to the Recruit Police Officer announcement at
www.Muni.org/JOL
to be considered.The duties and requirements of a Police Officer include, but may not be limited to:Enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws.Performing a variety of crime prevention and enforcement duties as assigned.Responding to complaints and requests for Police assistance.Enforcing traffic regulations, directing traffic, investigating collisions, and completing detailed collision reports.Conducting preliminary investigations; collecting and preserving evidence.Maintaining records and daily reports; preparing cases for court testimony.Testifying in court as required.Coordinating with other agencies as required.The physical and audio/visual requirements include:Normal color discrimination, binocular coordination, peripheral vision, and corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye.Normal hearing or no hearing defect that would adversely affect performance.Minimum Requirements:Must be a
citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (06/06/2025).High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Must be at
least 21 years old by date of hire.Must possess a
valid State of Alaska driver's license by date of hire (06/06/2025).Must
meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances.Applicants for this position will possess the following qualities:Unquestionable character and integrity.Free of cultural and ethnic bias.Strong ethical code in both personal and professional life.Desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect.Personal conduct above reproach.Testing Information:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are currently certified as a Police Officer may be invited to participate in the Lateral Police Officer Testing process. Applicants invited to test will be notified via email and/or phone.Entry Testing Information:All applicants must pass the entry level Police test by I/O Solutions. Applicants must meet the minimum passing score of 70% to be advanced to the Physical Ability Test.Conditional Offer of Employment:Applicants who successfully complete the Physical Ability Test will be given a "Conditional Offer of Employment" based upon successful completion of the remaining conditions of employment.Pre-Employment Requirements:Medical examination by an MOA designated licensed physician.Satisfactory passing a drug screen.Submission of a current copy of the applicants State of Alaska driver's license.Application Process:Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the
www.GovernmentJobs.com
website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
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