Juneau Police Department… Committed to Service and Excellence $30,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants; inquire with hiring manager Are you a current or former Police Officer who has the energy, compassion, and commitment to help serve the citizens of Juneau? Come join our team in Alaska's Capital City and help make a difference!
Officers with at least 1 year of experience in their respective field: $42.04
2 years - $43.52 3 years - $45.02 4 years - $46.60 5-6 years - $48.24
7-8 years - $50.17
9-10 years - $52.16
11-12 years - $54.25
13-14 years - $56.44
Attention Veterans… For applicants who are veterans seeking to utilize their GI Bill® benefits, the Juneau Police Department is an approved employer for the VA's On-the-Job training program.
" GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Juneau Police Department is centrally located in the Lemon Creek area and has plenty of free, convenient parking in a secure parking lot. JPD is a secure facility with mandatory keycard access for all employees.
The CBJ Health and Wellness Program:
For more information on the CBJ Employee Wellness Program visit:
JPD also has a robust Wellness Program in addition to CBJ's program:
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
The Juneau Police Department is located in the Lemon Creek area. Patrol Officers work 12-hour shifts and rotate between days and night on a quarterly basis. One of the best things about a career at JPD is the ability to work in specialty units or have ancillary duties that allow officers to have variety and growth in their career. Officers can laterally transfer to units like the Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Unit, School Resource Officer, Airport Officer, and Downtown Officer. They can also have ancillary duties, such as, SWAT, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Crisis Negotiation Team, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Firearms Instructor, Arrest Control Tactics Instructor, Less-than-Lethal Instructor, and many others.
Conducts patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities found on City Borough streets, business establishments, residential areas, and public areas. Uses discretion as to when to take enforcement actions or initiate peacekeeping measures.
Operates police car or other vehicle; observes the public; investigates accidents, determines violations of applicable laws, issues citations; takes necessary action to enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances.
Takes charge of situations which require involvement of law enforcement personnel, such as, car accidents, emergencies, and public disturbances. Assesses the situation and determines immediate response to ensure protection of life and property.
Administers first aid, directs traffic, and requests emergency assistance or vehicles.
Performs on-site personal interviews and records facts.
Responds to calls for service or through self-initiated activity investigates civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances or other unusual circumstances; evaluates the situation and determines if violations of the law occurred or if police action is required, then takes appropriate action.
Questions and obtains statements from witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, prepares criminal and civil complaints, serves process papers and citations.
Refers victims to appropriate agencies, such as, Family and Youth Services, medical authorities, or appropriate domestic violence programs.
Properly uses specialized police equipment, such as, cameras, radar, blood-alcohol testing instruments, radios, and various less lethal and deadly weapons.
Apprehends, pursues, restrains, and detains suspects and violators.
Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
Testifies in court in both civil and criminal cases.
Prepares reports of investigations, activities, and conditions that are dangerous to the public or are of unusual circumstances.
Assists other law enforcement agencies.
Completes special duty assignments, such as, public speaking, conducting search and rescue operations, conducting public educational programs, and special training sessions.
Performs special police/community relations, investigation unit, or metro unit assignments.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education:
High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Other:
Must be a citizen of the United States or U.S. National; AND
Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License by date of appointment and for continued employment.
Juneau International Airport Positions: In addition to the requirements listed above, the JIA positions require a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge at time of appointment.
Minimum qualifications to be considered as a "Lateral" Police Officer
Service within any police/law enforcement department/agency in the State of Alaska. Cumulative related service in Alaska must include a minimum of one year of uniform patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer (DPS Academy Certified) AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency.
If outside the state of Alaska, service in a city or metropolitan must include a minimum of one year as defined below:
Service in a city of at least 5,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; OR
Service in a city that is part of a Metropolitan Area with at least 25,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; AND
Cumulative related service must include a minimum of one year of uniformed patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency.
A current or former Police Officer must be in "Good Standing" to be employed or re-employed to a full-service Police Department. Currently employed Police Officers must be able to discharge all their duties without any administrative, mental, or disciplinary hindrance. Retired or former Police Officers (before retirement/separation), must have been authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law, and had statutory powers of arrest; this does not include retired/former Police Officers who resigned in lieu of discipline or potential discipline.
NOTE: Military Police, Detention/Correction Officer, Reserve Officer, Park Ranger/Park Police, Capital Police, Detention/Jail/Court Security Sheriff's Deputy or Marshall, Special District Police, Railroad Police, Village Public Safety Officer, and federal law enforcement personnel will NOT be considered as previous related experience.
Extra Experience Points: 1) 0 points given for 1-2 years of experience 2) 5 points
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