Corporal

This recruitment is open only to current Department of Public Safety employees or those having transfer or rehire rights to this job classification

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting internally for a Corporal at the training academy in Sitka. This position is responsible for providing basic and advanced police training to a variety of new and veteran police officers on a variety of topics in a highly structured, professional environment.

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 commissioned member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support and supervision for law enforcement activities.

This position is full of exciting and rewarding opportunities to have a positive impact on the future of Alaska's law enforcement.

The academy is looking for someone who can work closely, and for long periods of time, with a team of fun and motivated people. Working long hours and frequent travel is required. Time off can be limited. For the right individual, serving as an academy Corporal has the potential to be the most impactful and memorable position you will have during your DPS career.

If you have significant positive energy and a strong desire to mentor Alaska’s future crime fighters...this position may be what you’ve been waiting for.

Join the academy team and be a part of something far bigger than you!

This position is located in Sitka at the Department of Public Safety training academy. The daily work environment involves close, sustained work with a small instructor team and larger groups of new and veteran officers in a highly structured, task-driven setting, teaching basic and advanced courses and evaluating performance on work that shapes Alaska law enforcement.

Experience in teaching and adult learning theory.

Strong attention to detail, computer, writing, and critical thinking skills to evaluate and document recruit performance and activities

Law enforcement experience in both urban and rural locations.

Strong organizational and time management skills to accomplish the multitude of tasks that are happening simultaneously

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 P

ublic Safety can be found on our website:

http://dps.alaska.gov/

Two years of law enforcement experience, of which at least one year was as a State Trooper with the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety.

One year of experience as an Alaska Police Standards Council certified police officer in the State of Alaska may substitute for the State Trooper experience.

APSC Certificate

AK Drivers License

Applicant must provide their most two (2) recent ASPIRE Evaluation.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

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…