Job Description
The University Police Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage is currently seeking applicants for full-time police officer
positions. All officers at the department are sworn police officers and must meet and complete the certification requirements of the Alaska
Police Standards Council (APSC). For information about the University of Alaska Anchorage, please visit .
The University Police Department provides safety services for the Anchorage campus
and residential halls. Made up of sworn officers, a chief, sergeants, dispatchers, non-sworn security, civilian records professionals, and
student workers, we show up every day to help students accomplish their educational goals in peace and safety. Officers provide convenient
services to UAA staff and students. These services include vehicle jumpstarts, vehicle unlocks, safety escorts on campus and room unlocks,
safety presentations, community policing and welfare checks on students, staff, and visitors.
Preventing and detecting crimes through
active patrols; explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and University policies/regulations; crime
prevention; mediating disputes; responding to criminal activities, interviewing skills; good observing skills, convenient services to UAA
staff and students (vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts, and securing buildings). Requires good observation skills, problem solving skills,
community policing knowledge, and good judgment.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal,
state and local laws, ordinances and policies; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and practicing skills.
Requires attention to details; observations skills, problem solving skills, and retention skills. Requires annual and bi-annual
qualification of lethal and non-lethal weapons. Requires annual training for first aid, CPR, and AEDs.
Conducting criminal
investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects. These cases may include thefts,
computer crimes, fraud, embezzlement, sexual assaults, physical assaults, domestic violence case among others. Requires interview
techniques, good communication skill, crime scene processing, problem solving, report writing, computer and surveillance
skills.
Enforcing state, federal and local laws, traffic laws, ordinances, and University policies/regulations. Requires knowledge of
state and local laws, state and Supreme Court case decisions, university policies and procedures, good people skills, good communication
skills, arrest techniques skills, problem solving skills, and good judgment.
Maintaining security for the university through
regular/daily building checks; active patrols of all the university property (dorms, apartments, storage areas, buildings, and businesses),
both on and off campus; and nightly lock-up of campus buildings.
Protecting life and property as the first responder. Requires
emergency medical skills (1st aid, CPR, and AED), police tactics, firearms use (handgun, short, and patrol rifle); less-lethal weapons use
(pepper spray, taser, and batons), control techniques, good communication skills, good problem solving techniques, good judgment, and the
ability to make good decisions quickly.
This position requires astute observation skills, problem solving skills, and attention to
detail. Applicant must demonstrate sound judgment on a day-to-day basis in a broad variety of situations including urgent or emergency
situations, stressful and sometimes violent situations. Must be able to use various control tactics and possess effective skills to
de-escalate potentially violent situations and carry out appropriate arrest tactics. Must continually maintain community policing knowledge
and techniques and be skilled in effective investigative and interview techniques.
Must be able to effectively communicate with
people one-on-one, as well as in small group settings and when necessary to present training or safety/crime prevention workshops. Good
communication skills and sound judgement are also necessary to effectively testify in court. Must also have sufficient written communication
skills, to include appropriate spelling and grammar, and be able to produce effective, accurate incident and investigative reports.
Incumbent must have strong computer skills to complete required documents and reports as well as input data. Must be able to create and
utilize training materials such as PowerPoint slides.
Must acquire certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC)
within one year of date of hire. Applicant must have civilian police academy diploma, high school diploma or equivalent, valid Alaska state
driver's license (within 30 days of hire). Current, valid First Aid, AED, CPR certifications are required at all times to save lives and to
be a first responder to emergency calls.
Special Conditions: Shifts cover various times during the
week/weekends/holidays covering a 24-hour schedule. Shifts and the schedule are determined by and set based upon departmental needs. This is
a fulltime benefits eligible position. Must be available for recall to the university in emergency situations, position is considered "Tier
1 / Mission Critical" work and the department is organized along a standard law enforcement model. They must wear a uniform on duty, are
subject to inspection, and are part of a formal chain of command. Must report for duty in emergency situations such as man-made or natural
disasters.
Minimum Qualifications: This position is full-time, Grade 79 or 80 -- pay grade will be dependent
on and commensurate with experience and abilities.
Safety Services - Police Officer Level 1 Recruit Grade 79 - No experience as a
police officer.
Safety Services - Police Officer Level 2 Grade 80- Certified / Licensed Officer; State of Alaska or state with
reciprocity as defined by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Must be 21 years of age or older. Alaska certified police officers
and/or prior police experience preferred but not required. For out of state police officers and/or previous law enforcement officer
experience the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) requires the completion of an equivalent law enforcement academy with a minimum of 650
academy hours and a State of Alaska basic law enforcement certificate is required within one year of hire. Position requires a high school
diploma or equivalent and a valid Alaska driver's license (within 30 days of hire).
Applicant must be physically fit and able to
perform daily job requirements of a police officer. Applicant must meet the minimum employment standards for a police officer as set the by
APSC and successfully complete a physical agility test. Applicant must possess and maintain the sufficient physical conditions and
sufficient mental health, as required by the Alaska Police Standards Council and determined by a medical exam and physiological
examinations. Applicant must also successfully complete a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination and a drug test.
The
required physical and mental abilities of this position are necessary to perform the essential functions successfully. Individuals with a
qualifying disability should request consideration for a possible reasonable accommodation that would allow them to perform the essential
functions of this position as allowed under the American's with Disabilities Act.
Position Details: This is a
full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous
compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family
members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79 or 80, based on education and
experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application
materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates
have been identified.
- To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .
- If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Chief Jeff Earle at
mjearle@alaska.edu
As a condition of employment, the final candidate must
submit a UAA-UPD F3 Nonsworn Applicant Personal History Statement, successfully pass a criminal background check, and obtain a FBI & Alaska
Department of Public Safety CJIS Security Clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and provide this confirmation in your
resume or cover letter. - To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in
the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not
eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with
disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the
interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of
Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and
Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally
protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on
the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the
Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and
professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
- Each university within the University of Alaska system
publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such
as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety
policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University
will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains
information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus
Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization;
and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any
fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the
reports is available at: UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf
Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak
College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova
Extension) Online: .
Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students
Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses
Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok
Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and
Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education
Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson
Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .
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