Police Officer
Apply NowCompany: North Slope Borough, AK
Location: Barrow, AK 99723
Description:
Salary: $43.51 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 13-25-003
Department: Police
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
Provide safety and security to citizens in the community through the patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and response to assistance calls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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, Skills and Abilities
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.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Career Ladder position.
For each requirement obtained based on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level. If the incumbent fails to renew certification as required, the North Slope Borough will consider expired certificates as not valid; therefore, the incumbent's rate of pay will be adjusted accordingly and position title.
This is a career ladder position; the incumbent must obtain certification as required by and within time periods specified in the attached chart for advancement.
For each requirement obtained based on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, and infectious and communicable diseases. May be required to apprehend and physically restrain combative persons. Subject to frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, running, and lifting heavy objects such as gun belts, equipment, suspects, files, and evidence.
Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:
Automotive, boat, and snowmobile patrol vehicles; firearms; impact baton; two-way radios; cameras; radar units; pepper spray; blood, drug and chemical analysis kits.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
03
Are you a citizen of the United States?
04
Which best describes your level of education?
05
Are you 21 years of age or older?
06
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
07
Are you certified as a Police Officer by the Alaska Police Standards Council?
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jeffrey R. Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Garett Walker) for this position?
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jeffrey R. Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Garett Walker) of this position?
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Required Question
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 13-25-003
Department: Police
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
Provide safety and security to citizens in the community through the patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and response to assistance calls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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, Skills and Abilities
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.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Career Ladder position.
For each requirement obtained based on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level. If the incumbent fails to renew certification as required, the North Slope Borough will consider expired certificates as not valid; therefore, the incumbent's rate of pay will be adjusted accordingly and position title.
This is a career ladder position; the incumbent must obtain certification as required by and within time periods specified in the attached chart for advancement.
For each requirement obtained based on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, and infectious and communicable diseases. May be required to apprehend and physically restrain combative persons. Subject to frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, running, and lifting heavy objects such as gun belts, equipment, suspects, files, and evidence.
Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:
Automotive, boat, and snowmobile patrol vehicles; firearms; impact baton; two-way radios; cameras; radar units; pepper spray; blood, drug and chemical analysis kits.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a citizen of the United States?
- Yes
- No
04
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
05
Are you 21 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
- Yes
- No
07
Are you certified as a Police Officer by the Alaska Police Standards Council?
- Yes
- No
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jeffrey R. Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Garett Walker) for this position?
- Yes
- No
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jeffrey R. Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Garett Walker) of this position?
- Yes
- No
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
Required Question