Job Details
Police Officer I/II
2025-06-11 City Of Wasilla all cities,AK
Description:
*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
The City of Wasilla Police Department is currently hiring to fill the position of Police Officer I and II.This is a non-exempt, full-time position with benefits. Law enforcement personnel are employees who are empowered by State or local ordinance to enforce laws designed to maintain peace and order, protect life and property, and to prevent and detect crimes; who have the power to arrest; and who have undergone training in law enforcement. Police Officers are responsible for the maintenance of law and order within the city limits of Wasilla. The mission of a Police Officer is to protect and serve the community within the confines of the law. Successful applicants must be willing and able to work all shifts: day, evening, nights, including holidays, weekends, and overtime.
The Police Officer I position is perfect for those who are new to the field or just starting their career in law enforcement. The starting pay is set at $33.20 per hour or $69,056 Annually.
ThePolice Officer II is for lateral transfers who possess a minimum of one (1) year of certified law enforcement experience from a full-service law enforcement agency and are off probationary status. If your certification is from outside of Alaska and you are selected to join our department, your background will be reviewed to determine the proper course of training that will be required. Successful out of state candidates will attend an abbreviated lateral academy to familiarize you with police work in Alaska!
4% swing shift differential; 7%-night shift differential
12-20 hours of paid leave per month depending on service time
Take-home vehicles (30-mile limit)
Employer paid academy, uniform and equipment
Education incentive (5%/bachelor's & 2.5%/Associate's)
11 paid City holidays per year + 1 floating holiday
No monthly premium for health insurance
PERS & SBS (State of Alaska Retirement Programs)
Overtime opportunities
On-site gym with top-of-the-line equipment
Officer wellness program
$750 physical fitness incentive Ongoing training and development
You can also find more information here:Join Wasilla Police
Police Officer I:
*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
The City of Wasilla Police Department is currently hiring to fill the position of Police Officer I and II.This is a non-exempt, full-time position with benefits. Law enforcement personnel are employees who are empowered by State or local ordinance to enforce laws designed to maintain peace and order, protect life and property, and to prevent and detect crimes; who have the power to arrest; and who have undergone training in law enforcement. Police Officers are responsible for the maintenance of law and order within the city limits of Wasilla. The mission of a Police Officer is to protect and serve the community within the confines of the law. Successful applicants must be willing and able to work all shifts: day, evening, nights, including holidays, weekends, and overtime.
The Police Officer I position is perfect for those who are new to the field or just starting their career in law enforcement. The starting pay is set at $33.20 per hour or $69,056 Annually.
ThePolice Officer II is for lateral transfers who possess a minimum of one (1) year of certified law enforcement experience from a full-service law enforcement agency and are off probationary status. If your certification is from outside of Alaska and you are selected to join our department, your background will be reviewed to determine the proper course of training that will be required. Successful out of state candidates will attend an abbreviated lateral academy to familiarize you with police work in Alaska!
Laterals are given 1:1 credit on the pay scale for previous certified law enforcement experience
Wasilla Police Department 1:1 Experience Lateral Transfer Wages:
1 year: $37.84/hour – $78,707.20 Annually
2 years: $38.81/hour – $80,724.80 Annually
3 years: $39.81/hour – $82,804.80 Annually
4 years: $40.82/hour – $84,605.60 Annually
5 years: $41.87/hour - $87,089.60 Annually
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:4% swing shift differential; 7%-night shift differential
12-20 hours of paid leave per month depending on service time
Take-home vehicles (30-mile limit)
Employer paid academy, uniform and equipment
Education incentive (5%/bachelor's & 2.5%/Associate's)
11 paid City holidays per year + 1 floating holiday
No monthly premium for health insurance
PERS & SBS (State of Alaska Retirement Programs)
Overtime opportunities
On-site gym with top-of-the-line equipment
Officer wellness program
$750 physical fitness incentive Ongoing training and development
You can also find more information here:Join Wasilla Police
- Primary responder to initial calls for assistance, public safety needs, and emergencies. Render aid and assistance to victims and the public.
- Patrol city limits, identify public safety hazards, prevent the commission of crimes, conduct business and residential security checks and actively seek out violators of the law.
- Issue “warnings” and conduct arrests of citizens in violation of the law according to general guidelines provided by law and department policy.
- Investigate traffic accidents and reported violations of the law.
- Locate and interview witnesses, collect evidence and write detailed, accurate incident and/or crime reports.
- Serve as a positive community role model to inspire voluntary cooperation and respect for the department's law enforcement and crime prevention programs.
- Enforce federal, state and local laws consistent with legal code and in a fair manner, without regard to race, creed, social standing, economic class, political, or religious affiliation.
- Interpret and uphold City ordinances.
- Assist other public safety agencies as needed or on an assigned basis.
- May be assigned other duties by the ranking officer and/or the Chief of Police.
- PO II: May be requiredto serve as aField Training Officer or other assignment designated as needing a Police Officer II.
Police Officer I:
- Able to obtain an Alaska Police Standards Council Basic Police Officer I Certificate within the first year of employment which includes passing the following tests: background investigation, physical agility test, physical examination, polygraph, written and verbal psychological examinations, drug screen, and oral board procedures.
- Must be United States or naturalized citizen and pass the APSIN background clearance.
- Must possess a valid driver's license at time of application and be able to operate a motor vehicle and must provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record from the state in which driver's license is held.
- Must obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by time of hire.
- In certain assignments may be required to obtain endorsement for motorcycle operation or various commercial vehicle operations.
- Meets Alaska Police Standards Council requirements for Police Officers.
- Meets the requirements for Police Officer I
- Experience in law enforcement as a state trooper or municipal police officer
- In certain assignments, may be required to attend additional training, show, or obtain certifications relating to specific job functions.
- Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- A current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record obtained from the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Must possess an Alaska Police Standards Council “Basic Certificate” or equivalent from another state.
Application Requirements
The application package includes the documents listed below that must be included with the application:
- Two Reference Letters
- F3 Statement
- Copy of valid driver's license
- Current driving record with a satisfactory record - FromAlaska DMV Website
- Five Minute Typing Test with a minimum net speed of 35 WPM
- Typing tests may be obtained from one of the following resources:
- Alaska Job Center
- Typing tests may be obtained from one of the following resources:
Selection Process
Successful applicants may be invited to participate in the following:
- Physical Agility Test
- Written Exam
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph Exam
Pre-Hire Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of the following exams may result in an official offer of employment.
- Pass an extensive background check
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
- Pass an audiology exam
- Pass a psychiatric exam
Please note: This recruitment phase may take up to eight weeks. Applicants will be notified of their status in the selection process.
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