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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This announcement is for the recruitment of Recruit Police Officers. 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: 4/10's schedule
LOCATION OF WORK: 3760 W. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska
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.
Physical audio / visual requirements include normal color discrimination, normal binocular coordination, normal peripheral vision, and corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye. Normal color discrimination is defined as having the ability to discern the primary safety colors of red, green and yellow. Requires normal hearing or having no hearing defect which would adversely affect performance as a Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (12/5/2025).
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 (12/5/2025).
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. 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.
Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240).
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification
within thirty (30) days of hire.
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\
