Job Details

Alaska State Trooper

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Alaska Residency Requirements must be met to be considered for employment at this time.

The salary is dependent upon the location of hire: Anchorage / Kenai = $54.12 per hour Fairbanks = $55.74 per hour Juneau = $56.83 per hour Bethel = $81.18 per hour

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: This full-time "Non-Permanent" position will be an Alaska State Trooper working within the District Attorney's office and receives day-to-day supervision by the regional DA in the assigned area. Handle investigative actions identified by the DA or designee, acts as a liaison with criminal justice partners including federal, state, and local police, and collaborates on additional necessary steps in criminal investigations. Conduct follow-up investigations and interviews with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and politically sensitive or controversial cases. Apply for and service search warrants and subpoenas, testify before the court and during evidentiary, grand jury trial and sentencing hearings.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions within the Alaska State Troopers (AST) support or carry out this mission. This position is integral to DPS success as they will be supporting the Department of Law in case work

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: As an Alaska State Trooper, you will be part of a team of committed, like-minded individuals with focus, drive, and passion to support Alaskan communities. The work within the District Attorney's office is crucial to the department to ensure that victims of crimes are able to receive justice.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: Each investigator will be assigned to a distinct regional District Attorney's officeAnchorage, Bethel, Juneau, Kenai, or Fairbanksand will report directly to the District Attorney for their designated area. Travel may be required at the discretion of the District Attorney to support case-related activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.
• Must currently possess an APSC Basic Police Certificate
• Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently employed in the Department of Public Safety as a State Trooper Recruit; and not less than six months experience as a State Trooper Recruit; and satisfactory completion of Department of Public Safety Field Training; and determined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Police Standards Council to be eligible to possess a police officer "Basic Certification" issued by the Council. OR Possession of, or eligible for reinstatement of, an active police officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council; OR Twelve months work experience as a police officer AND possession of an active police officer certificate issued by a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska and recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council.

Additional Required Information

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

At time of interview: APSC Basic Certificate

SPECIAL NOTE: May require travel as requested by the District Attorney as part of follow-up for Criminal Cases.

FIREARMS: This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT: The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

EDUCATION: To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES: This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT: The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE: Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Kate Berry

Administrative Assistant 3

Phone: 907-375-6485

kate.berry@alaska.gov