Public Safety Technician Job Valdez area,Alaska USA,Government

The City of Valdez Public Safety Department is accepting applications for a Public Safety Technician. This is a fully benefited, hourly position working a non-standard schedule. Under general supervision, this position responds to emergency and non‑emergency calls for police, fire, and emergency services; performs the duties of Correctional Officer and/or Dispatcher; complies with Police Department procedures to assure the safety of officers, emergency services personnel, and the public.

The Public Safety Technician is a sworn position and applicants are required to upload or email the completed F‑3 Personal History Statement (email to tfifarek). Application packages without an F‑3 will not be considered.

Review of applications is ongoing.

The City of Valdez offers a competitive pay, incentive, and benefits package which includes:

Night‑Shift Differential pay
13.5 paid holidays
Approximately 24 days of annual personal leave accrual for employees with less than 2 years of service with City of Valdez
Affordable, excellent health insurance with 90/10 coverage and low deductibles
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
Optional AFLAC
Member of the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
Optional 457 deferred compensation plan
City matching 401(a) plan with enrollment in 457 plan
Tuition reimbursement & other professional development
Relocation expense reimbursement
Advanced training opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and two (2) years of experience which involved a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties. Applicant must possess a State of Alaska Driver's license and have a clear criminal record. Must be able to pass Municipal Corrections Academy, obtain Certifications for Taser, OC, Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR & First Aid, APSIN/NCIC Access.

Depending on the needs of the position, additional licenses, certifications and/or training may be required. May have to perform physical tasks in an outdoor environment.

Surrounded by the beautiful Chugach mountains, Valdez offers world class fishing and skiing, hiking, ice climbing, snow machining, and a myriad of other recreational options. Mountains and coastal living meet in Valdez with easy access to the mountains of Thompson Pass and the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. Valdez is home to about 4,000 permanent residents with a year‑round tourism industry and a substantial population increase in the summer months due to seasonal workers and tourism.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER)

Answers incoming emergency and non‑emergency calls by telephone or radio; uses GPS/GIS systems to track callers and emergency situations; projects positive support of the Department and City organizations at all times.
Interviews callers and gathers details on complaints; relays pertinent information to law enforcement and emergency services personnel; provides information and assistance to the public.
Dispatches calls for service to available law enforcement and emergency services personnel.
Maintains status and awareness of Police patrol units and monitors alarms; tracks the location and activities of all officers on duty.
Provides detailed call information to officers and emergency services personnel as needed; monitors message traffic and relays important information to officers.
Performs inquiries and criminal history checks for officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
Monitors fire, panic and burglar alarms for City departments and local businesses.
Notifies key Department personnel on critical incidents.
Processes paperwork and records for Police Department, including case reports, court documents, memos, letters, and confidential records; issues licenses and permits.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies,…