Police Officer

Overview

Provide safety and security to citizens in the community through patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and response to assistance calls.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; operates patrol vehicles; provides back-up assistance to co-workers; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Enforce local, state and Federal laws, and Borough Municipal Code.
• May act as Field Training Officer for other Officers.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; performs surveillance duties as required; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.
• Arrests law violators; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces child and adult orders of protection; performs building searches; conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents.
• Represents the Borough Police at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; testifies in court cases.
• Investigates crimes and accidents as required; secures and processes crime and accident scenes.
• Attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars.
• Participates in and presents preventative education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
• Maintains patrol vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.
• Assists and interacts with other Police personnel, Borough departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
• Participates in activities that promote the Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee's photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NSB Police department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, current law enforcement techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.
• Knowledge of Borough, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Skill in safely using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.

• High school graduate or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Certified as a Police Officer by the State of Alaska Police Standards Council within one year of appointment.
• Valid Driver's license from the state of residence and the ability to obtain a valid Alaska Driver"s license that meets North…