Public Safety Technician 1/2 Flex (12-2148)

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

This position supports the Division of Alaska State Troopers - A Detachment. The Public Safety Technician performs technical level work in the prevention and detection of violations and the enforcement of laws and regulations. This position will perform work, often in remote field locations, to ensure facilities and equipment are operational, janitorial services, and will occasionally assist Troopers with surveillance, patrol duties, evidence handling and processing.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As a member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support of law enforcement and administrative activities.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

You will enjoy many benefits by joining our team:

• Being a part of a team that is experienced, friendly, and above all, hardworking

• A wide variety of duties, skills, and independent working

• This is a unique position that works in a variety of areas and is closely involved in day-to-day operations.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is located and works full-time out of the Alaska State Troopers Ketchikan Post. The office environment includes administrative professionals, commissioned staff, and criminal intelligence professionals.

The daily work environment offers a variety of quiet work periods, controlled chaos, and potlucks. We work hard, but also enjoy the camaraderie of our team. This position will require travel to our Ketchikan Judicial Services Offices and various other offices and communities throughout Southeast Alaska.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To succeed in this position, the incumbent will demonstrate the following:

• Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of assigned patrol vehicles and non-assigned vehicles, and ATVs.

• Ability to perform routine general maintenance and make basic repairs on equipment and facility structures.

• Assist Troopers and the Criminal Justice Technicians with evidence.

• Perform daily routine janitorial duties.

• Willingness and ability to be a cohesive team member and constantly strive to learn and develop new skills.

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: http://dps.alaska.gov/

PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 1

Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.

Special Note:

Must have a current, valid Alaska Driver's License at time of employment.

Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 70 pounds over rough or uneven surfaces. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

A background investigation, including a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, will be made.

Most positions are seasonal and may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents.

Employees must be available for recall to testify in court during the off season; if this occurs they will be compensated.

PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2

Must be eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at time of employment.

AND

Six months of experience performing patrol and surveillance duties and identifying, recording violations, and documenting criminal activity. This work experience is met by service as a Public Safety Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Six months of field experience involving fish or wildlife management, habitat protection. This experience includes work such as a Fish and Wildlife Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Six months of experience as a commercial fisher; licensed hunting or registered sport fishing guide; or assistant, deckhand, or similar person who worked directly under the supervision of, and on the same vessel/hunting trip as, a licensed or registered guide.

OR

Six months of qualifying military experience that involved working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, and patrolling and surveillance duties.

OR

Six months of experience performing semi-skilled duties working in and/or around aircraft.  This experience includes work such as general labor and maintenance of aircraft equipment and/or facilities; cleaning, washing, and/or assisting with fueling aircraft to return to field; or other support tasks.      

Special Note:

Must possess a current, valid Alaska Driver's license at time of employment.

Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 70 pounds over rough or uneven surfaces. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

A background investigation, including a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, will be made.

Positions may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents

COVER LETTER

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

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

MEDICAL EXAM

The successful applicant will need to provide a current medical exam showing fitness to perform the essential duties of this position at their own expense.

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.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

ALASKA PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION NETWORK

This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).  A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN.  DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, a security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application or security clearance.

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.

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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

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.

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.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

NOTICE

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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.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:  

Angela Heck

Phone: 228-4017

angela.heck@alaska.gov