POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD [ 07/06/2027 Academy ]

Posted: 08/04/2026

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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD [ 07/06/2027 Academy ]

Salary

$42.41 - $58.34 Hourly

Location

See below in Description for Location of Work, Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2026-00507

Department

Anchorage Police Department

Division

APD Academy

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

2/28/2027 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10's schedule
LOCATION OF WORK: 3760 W. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

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*** This announcement is for Police Officer Recruits ***

ACADEMY START DATE: 07/06/2027

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.

Example of Duties

Anchorage Police Officers/Senior Police Officers perform a wide range of police services and a variety of tasks including; maintain order, enforce codes and ordinances, identification and apprehension of violators within the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). Respond to complaints and requests for police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Promote safety and wellbeing through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the MOA. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Ability to coordinate with other agencies, maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony and testify in court as required. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws including the identification and apprehension of violators. Perform a variety of crime prevention and enforcement duties as assigned. Respond to complaints and requests for Police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Enforce traffic regulations, direct traffic, investigate collisions and complete detailed collision reports. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony. Testify in court as required. Coordinate with other agencies as required.

The duties and requirements of a Police Officer include, but may not be limited to, performance of the following activities: use of firearms, driving emergency vehicles, handcuffing prisoners, administering first aid, rescue operations, lifting and carrying 0-70 lbs, directing traffic, subdue prisoners, pursue suspects, walking-lateral mobility, walking over rough terrain, bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, standing for long periods, kneeling, twisting body, pushing, pulling, running, sense of touch, reaching, gripping hands and fingers, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, hearing alarms, hearing voice conversation, color identification, close vision, far vision, side vision-depth perception, night vision, maintaining balance, finger dexterity, speaking English, physically control combative and disruptive persons.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire.

Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at date of hire.

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 at time of hire. Such as:

No felony convictions after reaching the age of 18.
No marijuana uses within the past one (1) year.
Refer to the Background Investigation information in the Notice Section for further, specific details.

Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240).

Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.

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

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) up to 6% employer match
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Employer Paid Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
13 Paid Holidays

Education Incentives:

Paid Tuition and Books
4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree
8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree

Additional Benefits:

Leave accrual earned each pay period
Separate Sick Leave accrual earned each pay period
Shift differentials paid for qualifying swing (3%) and mid (6%) shifts
Take Home Car Program for qualifying positions