Lateral Police Officer

***$60,000 Bonus for Lateral Hires***

IMPORTANT:

Effective immediately, all candidates for the Lateral Officer position should take the written test on Public Safety Testing (PST).

At your earliest convenience visit the following link to apply.

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/event/events

For questions regarding the application process, please email FPDRECRUIT@fairbanks.us.

This recruitment is for Lateral Police Officers certified by their state's police certification process.

Certification must not have been lapsed more than 5 years to be eligible.

See Alaska Administrative Code for APSC certification regarding Waiver & reciprocity (13AAC 85.060).

DEPARTMENT: Fairbanks Police Department (FPD)

HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours per week; Shifts Vary

LOCATION: 911 Cushman Street

Lateral Officers:

Lateral Police Officers from outside Alaska must have successfully completed a state certified training academy with at least 650 hours, must have at least one year of experience from a full-service law enforcement agency, and must be now or have been certified within 5 years as a Police Officer in their jurisdiction to be considered for a lateral position with the Fairbanks Police Department.

The Fairbanks Police Department will work with Alaska Police Standards Council and the lateral applicant in attempts to approve them for APSC certification based on their past training and experience.

Once APSC accepts an individual's out of state certification, each individual applicant will be vetted and assessed by the Fairbanks Police Department for the proper course of training that will be required, but likely successful candidates will attend an abbreviated Police Academy to familiarize them with police work in Fairbanks.

After an abbreviated training orientation, officers will be required to attend Field Training. Field Training may be abbreviated depending on the progress of the individual officer.

$60,000.00 BONUS:

$30k is given immediately after field training is completed and $30k after three years with the department. In return for accepting the lateral bonus, the applicant agrees to work for FPD for 5 years. If an employee does not stay for 5 years for any reason, they agree to pay back the bonus on a pro-rated basis.

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 up to 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, pushing, pulling, running, sense of touch, reaching, gripping hands and fingers, climbing stairs, ladders, hearing alarms and voice conversation, color identification, close and far vision, side vision-depth perception, night vision, maintaining balance, finger dexterity, speaking, 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

• Must be a citizen of the USA by date of hire.
• 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.
• Must meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Fairbanks Police Department (FPD). standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances. Such as:
  • No criminal convictions after reaching the age of 18.
  • No marijuana use within the past one (1) year.
• 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.

Refer to the Background Investigation information in the Notice Section for further, specific details.

Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment:
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential
dangers and to determine course of action.
Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Ability to cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully and with respect for individual
rights.
Ability to perform assignments under extreme weather conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and with citizens
from varied racial, ethnic or economic backgrounds.
Ability to develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and law enforcement
equipment.
Ability to learn and use investigative techniques and procedures.
Ability to learn and properly perform first aid.
Ability to observe and remember details.
Ability to learn to drive light duty passenger vehicles skillfully and in a proper manner.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, police bicycle, computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, camera, video camera, tape recorder, two-way radio, radar gun, baton, handcuffs, gun/firearm, etc. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

STANDING/WALKING:

Patrol Duties: Stands and Walks on concrete or asphalt pavement or uneven, unpaved surfaces about 30% of the day. Distance is normally 1,000 feet or less at any one time.

Office Duties: Stands and walks on concrete, vinyl, and carpeted floors about 10% of the day. Distance is normally 100 feet or less.

SITTING:

Patrol Duties: Sits in a patrol vehicle 60% of the day.

Office Duties: Sits in the office for report writing and meetings about 20% of the day in chairs normally at a table or using a computer terminal.

CARRYING:

May routinely carry objects of varying sizes and weight up to 1,000 feet in distance. Objects may be of different substances or shapes. Some carrying may be under emergency conditions.

LIFTING:

May routinely lift objects as part of regular duties (i.e., drawing firearm or baton). Lifting does not normally require anything over shoulder height. May include lifting persons in custody, unconscious, et cetrea. Weights range up to 250 pounds, but routinely weigh 10 to 50 pounds.

PUSHING/PULLING:

May be required to pull weights up to 180 to 250 pounds under emergency/arrest conditions. Routinely may push/pull objects weighing 10 to 50 pounds, or push a vehicle short distances.

BENDING:

From the waist to pick up or lay down an object. May be down on knees for short time periods, as duties require.

REACHING:

Patrol Duties: Reaching will be required under emergency/arrest conditions. Measurement of the degree is not possible to quantify. Reaching frequently in patrol vehicle for radio or siren/light bar controls is 2 feet or less. Will provide traffic direction and control, this requires extensive use of hand and arm signals for periods varying from 5 minutes to 1 hour. Office Duties: Some reaching required while changing into uniform, reaching for office supplies across a table. Reaching is not normally required for distances over 3 feet.

TWISTING:

Patrol Duties: Twisting will be required under emergency/arrest conditions. Measurement of the degree is not possible to quantify. Twisting in the patrol vehicle is 60% to one side or the other as well as some twisting is involved in entering/leaving vehicle. Office Duties: Twisting is required sitting at a table or desk as officer reaches for the phone or supplies. Twisting in this environment is 45% to one side or the other.

CLIMBING - HEIGHT:

atrol Duties: On/over various building surfaces, fences, walls (approximately 6 feet high), etc. Climbing stairs between building levels common part of daily routine; slope/number of steps varies, depends on situation. May be under emergency conditions. Office Duties: There is minimal exposure to this activity.

CRAWLING:

Patrol Duties: May be required in emergency situations. Surfaces may vary, inside/outside, environments. Distance normally limited to less than 10 feet.

RUNNING:

Patrol Duties: Running may be required for short distances to escape from or reach an incident scene or in the process of arresting a suspect.

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange technical or administrative information relating to law enforcement. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, direction, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Police Officer.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Require the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Police Officer.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Employment Type: Full-time