Public Safety Sergeant

The Public Safety Sergeant maintains public safety and community order through enforcing local, State, and Federal laws under the direction of the Police Chief. Supervises Public Safety Officers with training, mentoring, and provides recommendations of necessary personnel action to the Police Chief.

FULL TIME, HOURLY, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE, IBEW BARGAINING UNIT

PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT $35.42 – $52.45 PER HOUR, DOE

VARIABLE, INCLUDES NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS, AND WEEKENDS

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, SIGNING BONUS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS

• A. High School diploma or GED.
• B. If not already certified in Alaska, ability to successfully meet reciprocity requirements and attend an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) approved Lateral academy to obtain an APSC Basic Certificate within 12 months.
• C. Four years’ full-time experience as a patrol officer.
• D. No written reprimands or suspensions within last twelve months prior to promotional posting date.

• Performs patrols in assigned areas; monitors activity to identify violations of law; responds with appropriate action to situations, to include making arrests, issuing citations or written warnings, or dialog as suitable.
• Responds to emergency calls, provides support to other Officers, and coordinates with other responding entities.
• Investigates criminal complaints, to include collecting physical evidence, conducting witness interviews, reconstructing accident scenes, and documenting findings.
• Conducts searches and seizures.
• Perform residential and business security checks and citizen welfare checks.
• Enforces motor vehicle laws; pursues and apprehends violators; performs field sobriety tests and operates breath testing instrument in situations of suspected “driving under the influence”.

The Sergeant position must be willing to cover shifts. Non-traditional work hours are required, to include evenings, weekends, holidays and shift work. Most work is performed outdoors, often in inclement weather, in conditions that subject the employee to potential personal danger. Employees may be exposed to verbal and physical abuse by suspects or other individuals in antagonistic situations. Some work is accomplished in a general office setting.

Capable of effectively communicating during interactions with other individuals. Ability to visually identify criminal activity. Ability to detain criminals or assist individuals in need, to include the ability to lift, drag, or otherwise move incapacitated individuals. Capable of running, climbing, jumping over or crawling under obstacles.

As a condition of employment, applicant is subject to a background check and drug testing (criminal, education, employment history.) Required licenses/certifications must remain valid for the duration of employment.

Download the complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should apply online. Questions can be directed to Human Resources, hum Applications accepted until position filled.

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER