FIRE Investigator - Range​/F40 IAFF

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 1264 Union and is subject to the current provisions of the agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF Local 1264 Union.

Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)

40-hour work week. Schedule as approved by management.

4700 Elmore Rd

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under general direction of the Fire Marshal, responds to fire and explosion scenes to investigate and determine fire origin and cause. Is responsible for directing assigned personnel to perform variety of duties during on-scene fire investigations. Secures and processes all necessary evidence when investigating crimes of arson. Work with members of the Anchorage Police Department to prepare cases and provide testimony during judicial proceedings.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of any combination of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, fire training experience, and/or law enforcement; one (1) year of which must have been at the level of a Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Captain or higher.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of any combination of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, fire training experience, and/or law enforcement; one (1) year of which must have been at the level of Senior Patrol Officer performing Investigator/Detective duties with the Municipality of Anchorage, or equivalent elsewhere.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Satisfactory Drug Screening at time of hire.
• State of Alaska Fire Investigator Certification or equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one (1) year of hire.
• Successfully complete designated components of the Anchorage Police Academy within one (1) year of hire.
• Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.
• Ability to operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other approved respirators, computers and associated software programs, cameras, two-way radios, measuring devices and other municipal vehicles

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300
• Incident Command System (ICS) 400

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being…