Police Community Support Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description Juneau Police Department......Committed to Service and Excellence *** $30,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible applicants; inquire with hiring manager *** Are you a current or former Police Officer who has the energy, compassion, and commitment to help serve the citizens of Juneau. Come join our team in Alaska's Capital City and help make a difference. Officers with at least 1 year of experience in their respective field: $43.30 2 years - $44.83 3 years - $46.37 4 years - $48.00 5-6 years - $49.68 7-8 years - $51.67 9-10 years - $53.73 11-12 years - $55.88 13-14 years - $58.13 Attention Veterans..

For applicants who are veterans seeking to utilize their GI Bill benefits, the Juneau Police Department is an approved employer for the VA's On-the-Job training program. "GI Bill" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM The Juneau Police Department is centrally located in the Lemon Creek area and has plenty of free, convenient parking in a secure parking lot. JPD is a secure facility with mandatory keycard access for all employees. The CBJ Health and Wellness Program: An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year An Employee Assistance Program (https://juneau.org/human-resources/employee-assistance-program) Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities Health-related webinars Office Ergonomic Assessments For more information on the CBJ Employee Wellness Program visit: https://juneau.org/human-resources/wellness-program JPD also has a robust Wellness Program in addition to CBJ's program: 10 free sessions per year with a qualified mental health professional for you and your family 10 free group sessions for employees and their families Initial and ongoing resiliency training for employees and their significant other Annual wellness check-ins Peer support teams dedicated to serving employees and their families A chaplain program A wellness room Yearly wellness-related events

Employees also have access to an onsite gym. WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION The Juneau Police Department is located in the Lemon Creek area. Patrol Officers work 12-hour shifts and rotate between days and night on a quarterly basis.

One of the best things about a career at JPD is the ability to work in specialty units or have ancillary duties that allow officers to have variety and growth in their career. Officers can laterally transfer to units like the Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Unit, School Resource Officer, Airport Officer, and Downtown Officer. They can also have ancillary duties, such as, SWAT, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Crisis Negotiation Team, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Firearms Instructor, Arrest Control Tactics Instructor, Less-than-Lethal Instructor, and many others.

Typical Responsibilities Conducts patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities found on City Borough streets, business establishments, residential areas, and public areas. Uses discretion as to when to take enforcement actions or initiate peacekeeping measures. Operates police car or other vehicle; observes the public; investigates accidents, determines violations of applicable laws, issues citations; takes necessary action to enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances.

Takes charge of situations which require involvement of law enforcement personnel, such as, car accidents, emergencies, and public disturbances. Assesses the situation and determines immediate response to ensure protection of life and property. Administers first aid, directs traffic, and requests emergency assistance or vehicles.

Performs on-site personal interviews and records facts. Responds to calls for service or through self-initiated activity investigates civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances or other unusual circumstances; evaluates the situation and determines if violations of the law occurred or if police action is required, then takes appropriate action. Questions and obtains statements from witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, prepares criminal and civil complaints, serves process papers and citations.

Refers victims to appropriate agencies, such as, Family and Youth Services, medical authorities, or appropriate domestic violence programs. Properly uses specialized police equipment, such as, cameras, radar, blood-alcohol testing instruments, radios, and various less lethal and deadly weapons. Apprehends, pursues, restrains, and detains suspects and violators.

Makes arrests and transports prisoners. Testifies in court in both civil and criminal cases. Prepares reports of investigations, activities, and conditions that are dangerous to the public or are of unusual circumstances.

Assists other law enforcement agencies. Completes special duty assignments, such as, public speaking, conducting search and rescue operations, conducting public educational programs, and special training sessions. Performs special police/community relations, investigation unit, or metro unit assignments.

Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate. Other: Must be a citizen of the United States or U.S

National; AND Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License by date of appointment and for continued employment. Juneau International Airport Positions: In addition to the requirements listed above, the JIA positions require a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge at time of appointment. Minimum qualifications to be considered as a "Lateral" Police Officer Service within any police/law enforcement department/agency in the State of Alaska.

Cumulative related service in Alaska must include a minimum of one year of uniform patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer (DPS Academy Certified) AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency. If outside the state of Alaska, service in a city or metropolitan must include a minimum of one year as defined below: Service in a city of at least 5,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; OR Service in a city that is part of a Metropolitan Area with at least 25,000 population as defined by the U.S

Office of Management and Budget; AND Cumulative related service must include a minimum of one year of uniformed patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer AND validated evidence of successful completion of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal or local regulatory or oversight agency. A current or former Police Officer must be in "Good Standing" to be employed or re-employed to a full-service Police Department. Currently employed Police Officers must be able to discharge all their duties without any administrative, mental, or disciplinary hindrance.

Retired or former Police Officers (before retirement/separation), must have been authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law, and had statutory powers of arrest; this does not include retired/former Police Officers who resigned in lieu of discipline or potential discipline. NOTE: Military Police, Detention/Correction Officer, Reserve Officer, Park Ranger/Park Police, Capital Police, Detention/Jail/Court Security Sheriff's Deputy or Marshall, Special District Police, Railroad Police, Village Public Safety Officer, and federal law enforcement personnel will NOT be considered as previous related experience. Extra Experience Points: 1) 0 points given for 1-2 years of experience 2) 5 points given for Police Officers with 3 or more years of experience 3) 10 points given for Police Officers with 3 or more years of experience and have an Alaska Police Standards Council Police Officer Certificate Selection Process 1) Submit CBJ application 2) Oral Board Interview 3) APSC Reciprocity Approval 4) Conditional Job Offer 5) Background/Polygraph/Psychological Testing 6) Medical Examination and Controlled Substances Screening 7) Final Job Offer NOTE: As part of the selection process, applicants are subject to a background investigation that includes a criminal background review, fingerprinting, investigative review, and polygraph examination.

All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed. SPECIAL NOTE: Appointment to Police Officer positions will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process, the medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances (this includes: new hires, short term temp, long term temp, transfers from another CBJ department, or former JPD employees who have been separated from JPD employment for more than 30 days).

Standards applied for selection will be not less than the Basic Standards for Police Officers (13 AAC 85). NOTE: Although marijuana usage is legal in Alaska, such drug use is not federally legal. Furthermore, according to departmental policy, an applicant with marijuana use in the past one (1) year will be automatically disqualified.

Supplemental Information THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND CONTINUOUS. There are currently 11 vacant Police Officer positions. Once all vacancies are filled, this recruitment will be used to create an eligible list to fill future vacancies which may occur within the next twelve months subject to an interview and re-evaluation of the candidate's current job performance.

At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the eligible list may be extended up to two years from the effective date. The City and Borough of Juneau may revise or change the examinations or examining procedure at any time during the recruitment period and require candidates to meet the revised examination procedures or pass the revised examinations to maintain eligibility for appointment. HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO Name: Emily Carroll Phone: (907) 500-0640 Email: EBCarroll@juneaupolice.com SPECIAL NOTICE - SIGN ON BONUS The sign on bonus will be paid in two equal installments, less mandatory deductions

Employees will be eligible for the first installment upon appointment. Employees will be eligible for the second and final installment after completion of 2-week law enforcement recertification academy AND completion of 4-month inhouse field training program. For additional information please contact the hiring manager as listed above.

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements. Education If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts. Work Experience If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. 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 that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.