Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER POSITION

Dillingham Police Department

404 D Street PO Box 869 Dillingham, Alaska 99576

(907) 842-5354

Dillingham is located in southwest Alaska in Bristol Bay at the confluence of the Wood and Nushagak Rivers. Dillingham is located approximately 327 air miles from Anchorage.

Dillingham has a year-round population of 2,400 people. The population swells to over 5,000 people during the summer commercial fishing season. The Nushagak district is an important commercial fishing district, in the world’s largest salmon fishery, Bristol Bay.

The Dillingham Police are responsible for general patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations. Investigative duties range from simple misdemeanor crimes to complex felony investigations.

The police activity varies throughout the year. During the summer commercial fishing season, with the large influx of fisheries related persons, officers handle increased call volume. This busy period is exciting and provides excellent experience and opportunities for an officer to hone their craft. In the winter months activity slows down but is steady enough to keep the job interesting.

The Dillingham Police is a small, tight knit department. Dispatch, patrol, and corrections are all located in the same building and all work together to accomplish the mission of providing public safety services to the community.

Job Description

• Enforce local, State, and federal laws

• Conduct routine patrol, traffic enforcement, and emergency response

• Conduct investigations and apprehend suspects

• Complete reports and testify in court proceedings Job requirements

• 21 years of age • US citizen

• High school diploma or GED

• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions

• Meet minimum standards of Alaska Police Standards Council

141 Main Street P.O. Box 889 Dillingham, Alaska 99576

City Hall (907) 842-5148

● Police Dept. (907) 842-5354

www.dillinghamak.us

• Must attend a 16-week police academy, or a 2 week academy if lateral hire Wages and Benefits

• $33.87 - $35.94 an hour (DOE) + overtime opportunities

• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee • PERS retirement system

• 13 paid holidays per year

• 18 days to 31 days of personal leave per year depending on years of service

• 12 days sick leave per year

• Paid life insurance

• Optional 457 pension plan

• PSEA union membership

• Take home patrol car

• Weight room in building

• Sign-up bonus and Relocation expenses up to $5,000 Applicants are required to fill out and return the following forms located on the www.dillinghamak.us website:

• City of Dillingham employment application

• APSC F-3 Personal History Statement form

• AML/JIA background check release form

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.87 - $35.94 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Dillingham, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person