Police Officer-University of Alaska Anchorage

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). UA provides a generous compensation package that includes tuition waivers for employees and family members, retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79 or 80, based on education and experience, https://.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please get in touch with Chief Jeff Earle at mjearle
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Must be 21 years of age or older. Alaska‑certified police officers and/or prior police experience preferred, but not required. The department will pay for the police academy for qualified applicants. For out‑of‑state police officers and/or previous law enforcement officers, the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) requires the completion of an equivalent law enforcement academy with a minimum of 650 academy hours, and a State of Alaska basic law enforcement certificate is required within one year of hire.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Alaska driver’s license (within 30 days of hire). Applicant must be physically fit and able to perform the daily job requirements of a police officer. Applicant must meet the minimum employment standards for a police officer as set by the APSC and successfully complete a physical agility test.

Applicant must possess and maintain sufficient physical and mental health as required by the Alaska Police Standards Council and as determined by a medical exam and physiological examinations. Applicant must also successfully complete a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination and a drug test. Individuals with a qualifying disability should request consideration for a possible reasonable accommodation that would allow them to perform the essential functions of this position as allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must submit a UAA‑UPD F3 Nonsworn Applicant Personal History Statement, successfully pass a criminal background check, and obtain an FBI & Alaska Department of Public Safety CJIS Security Clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and provide this confirmation in your resume or cover letter.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska. Remote work for employees outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with completing this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination () against individuals based on any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.