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Recruitment Bulletin
State Trooper
Alias: Lateral, State Trooper
Position ID Number: 12-DPS06
Application Period: 08/31/2012 through 12/03/2012Position open to: All Applicants
Department: Public SafetyDivision: Alaska State Troopers
Location: StatewideRegion: Statewide
Salary: $5,064.00 MonthlyRange: 76
Job Status: Full-TimeBargaining Unit: AA

Job Description:

"PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE"

The State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety, is recruiting for experienced certified police officers. Successful applicants will attend a 7-week lateral academy in Sitka, Alaska and then be placed directly into the 15-week field training program at a trooper post at the Department’s discretion.  This posting is for applicants who are interested in patrol or wildlife positions.  

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is Alaska's primary law enforcement agency whose responsibilities encompass the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.

DPS has two law enforcement divisions: the Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. The Division of Alaska State Troopers’ main responsibility is the enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws, identification and apprehension of violators, and the prevention of crime and traffic violations. Specialized functions include: white collar crime, complex criminal investigations, drug and alcohol investigations, warrant service, prisoner transport, and search and rescue missions.

The Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers’ main responsibility is to protect Alaska’s wildlife resources through education and enforcement of laws and regulations governing the use of natural resources within Alaska and its adjacent waters. The Wildlife Troopers also participate in the overall mission of the Department of Public Safety through enforcement of criminal laws and participation in search and rescue operations.

Troopers enjoy the following benefits:

  • Premium pay for troopers assigned to special duties. For more information on premium pay, please see the current Public Safety Employees Association Bargaining Unit contract at the following website: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/LaborRelations/pdf/contracts/PSEA11-2014.pdf;
  • Relocation reimbursement ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 paid in installments for troopers that move to remote locations. (relocation also includes the movement of up to two (2) vehicles and up to 15,000 pounds of the member's household goods for in-state moves);
  • State and union negotiated wage increases;
  • Eligibility for annual merit increases or longevity pay based on years of State service; and
  • Geographic pay differential, where applicable.

The Department of Public Safety offers a variety of opportunities for career growth and self-improvement. Some of the specialized assignments and duties include the following:

  • Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI);
  • Wildlife Investigative Unit;
  • Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement (ABADE);
  • Canine Handler;
  • DARE Instructor;
  • DUI Enforcement Team;
  • Warrant and Fugitive Task Force;
  • Patrol Vessel Operator;
  • Aircraft Pilot;
  • Tactical Dive Unit (TDU);
  • Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT);
  • Firearms Instructors / Armorers;
  • Judicial Services Units;
  • Academy Instructor;
  • Field Training Officer (FTO); and
  • Drug Recognition Expert (DRE);

For more information about the Trooper Lateral Hire, please visit our website at:

http://www.dps.state.ak.us/ast/recruit/lateral.aspx

www.alaskastatetrooper.com


View Class Specifications for this job:

Special Note:
For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class:

Convictions or court ordered probation are recognized as either by civilian court in Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.

Misdemeanors are recognized as:

1) a crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed.
2) a crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court if that crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.

A crime of domestic violence means an offense that:

1) is a misdemeanor or felony under Federal or State Law; and
2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

Qualifying work experience as a police officer is defined as active employment in a police force organized by a state or a political subdivision of a state whose basic purpose and function is to maintain peace and order and to prevent and investigate criminal offenses. Experience performing police functions while serving in the Armed Forces is not considered qualifying work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently employed in the Department of Public Safety as a State Trooper Recruit; and not less than six months experience as a State Trooper Recruit; and satisfactory completion of Department of Public Safety Field Training; and determined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Police Standards Council to be eligible to possess a police officer "Basic Certification" issued by the Council.
OR
Possession of, or eligible for reinstatement of, an active police officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council;
OR
Twelve months work experience as a police officer AND possession of an active police officer certificate issued by a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska and recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council.

Special Notice for Recruitment:

COVER LETTER LOCATED ON JOB QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
In the Cover Letter, please provide a brief explanation of your prior law enforcement experience and why you should be considered for this position.

SALARY, BENEFITS, LEAVE, AND RETIREMENT
The monthly salary for troopers varies based upon the geographic location to which the trooper is assigned. Minimum base salary after successful completion of probation for State Trooper ranges from $5,254.00 (urban communities) to $8,408.00 (certain rural communities) per month. A senior trooper with accrued longevity living in certain rural communities can earn a base monthly salary of $12,148.00.

Note: The base monthly salary for an Alaska State Trooper during their probation is currently $5,064.00. This job class is covered by collective bargaining. Contract negotiations are currently in process the advertised salary may change.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who are located in Alaska will immediately be scheduled for the physical agility testing. For more information on the requirements for the physical agility testing, please visit the following website:

http://www.dps.state.ak.us/ast/recruit/physicalfitness.aspx

Out-of-state applicants will need to travel to Anchorage, Alaska one time during the selection process to complete the following: physical agility testing, medical exam, oral psychological interview, polygraph, and oral board interview. Applicants should expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing.

BENEFITS
Full-time employment with the State of Alaska includes competitive benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, twelve (12) paid holidays annually, two (2) days personal leave accrual monthly, with less than two years service, 2.5 days between two and five years service, 3 days between five and ten years service, and 3.5 days for more than ten years of service. Members participate in two (2) retirement plans, and other optional benefits. For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following web site:

http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/

HEALTH BENEFITS
As members of the Public Safety Employees Association, Troopers enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package. For more information about these benefits, please see the following website:

http://www.psea.net/

IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your Workplace Alaska Applicant Profile, on the Workplace Alaska Job Qualification Summary, during all background phases, and in the final selection process. All information requested is mandatory. Anything less than full disclosure may eliminate you from further consideration.

MULTIPLE RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

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 of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements. You must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.


Additional Required Information:

NOTIFICATION OF NEXT PHASE
Upon completion of the application, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. At the bottom of this page, there will be instructions for you to print a background packet that includes other required information, such as the Alaska Police Standards Council Personal History Statement (F-3). You must follow the directions printed on that link, which include: printing the forms, completing them by yourself in your own handwriting, and mailing them to the Department of Public Safety, Anchorage Background Unit, no later than 14 days from the date you submitted your Workplace Alaska application. Your deadline is final regardless of any other applications submitted for this position during this recruitment. It is highly recommended that you submit your forms as soon as possible.

Please have the following documents in your possession prior to submitting your application to ensure you will meet your deadline. Failure to provide ALL required documents by your deadline will result in your application being eliminated from the process. Instructions for submitting these documents will be furnished after you have completed the application.

1) Basic police officer certification or equivalent POST Certification;
2) Additional law enforcement related certifications;
3) Certificate of Academy completion and course syllabus to include the number of hours; and
4) Out-of-state applicants must provide a copy of their academy syllabus.

• Birth Certificate (if current name differs from that on the birth certificate, provide court documents showing name change).

• If Naturalized, Naturalization Certificate with photo.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

• All post-secondary degrees and vocational training certificates.

• College transcripts for all post-secondary education you attended.

• Current and/or former police officers must provide certification.

• Former military members must provide discharge or separation papers showing date and type of discharge for all periods of service for each branch of military (i.e. DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form, which include the Separation and Reentry codes).

• Telephone numbers and physical addresses for your spouse/significant other and your ex-spouse(s)/significant other(s).

• Former military police or security officers provide certificate of course completion (must include MOS).

• Any letters of recommendation, employment evaluations, or certifications you may wish to include.

• 10-year employment history (including physical addresses of businesses, names and phone numbers of co-workers and supervisors for each business or Duty Station).

• 10-year residential history (including physical addresses of residences, and names and phone numbers for all landlords).

NOTE: If applying by hard copy, you must follow the directions below.
Contact Person:Jennifer Gordon and Laura Spire
Date required by:
E-Mail Address:jennifer.gordon@alaska.gov
Mailing Address:5700 E. Tudor Rd.
Fax Number:(907) 269-5751
Phone Number: (877) 258-7667

To Apply Online:
1.Assure Minimum Qualifications are met. Carefully read the Minimum Qualifications. If you can answer 'yes' to all of the Minimum Qualifications, or answer 'yes' to all parts of a minimum qualifications substitution group (if any such groups are listed), then you may continue on with this process and register. If you cannot, please DO NOT try to register or apply. Your Applicant Profile will NOT be sent to a hiring manager, and it will NOT be reviewed.
2.If you are already registered,
login to edit your profile		First-time applicants only:
Register with Workplace Alaska and complete an Applicant Profile
3.
Your Workplace Alaska session will time out after 30 minutes.

It is recommended that you prepare your cover letter in advance in Wordpad or similar text processor. When you are satisfied with it, copy it into memory and apply for the job (step #4).

When you get to part 2 of the application, at the "Applicant Letter" field, simply paste in the text that was saved in memory [Ctrl-V]. This technique will speed up your application submission, and reduce the chances of a time-out.

If you get timed out before submitting your application, the data you entered will be lost. Keep your total submission time to less than 30 minutes.

4.Click here to login Once you are logged in, you may apply for the position by filling out a Job Qualifications Summary form. First-time applicants see step two.

Note: Registering captures data common to all openings with Workplace Alaska, so if you have already filled out an Applicant profile, you do not need to do it again. When you have registered, you will have a user name and password and be allowed to apply for a job with Workplace Alaska.

Your Applicant Profile and Job Qualification Summary must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) or SUBMITTED on-line by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of recruitment. Submissions after this time are not accepted.

To Apply By Hard Copy:
The State of Alaska will also accept printed (hard) copies of the Applicant Profile and the Job Qualification Summary through the mail or facsimile (fax). Please click on the links above for both the Applicant Profile and the Job Qualification Summary, fill them out and fax to the number listed below, or mail to the address listed below. You may also bring your hard copy application in to the street address listed below. If you need the blank forms mailed or faxed to you, please contact us at voice number(s) listed below and we will mail or fax the Applicant Profile and Job Qualification Summary to you.

Division of Personnel Contact Information:

Mailing Address:
Department of Administration
Division of Personnel
PO Box 110201
Juneau, AK 99811-0201

Street Address:
State Office Building, 10th Floor
333 Willoughby Avenue
Juneau, Alaska

Email: recruitment.services@alaska.gov

Jobs Hot-line and Customer Service:

  • 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday excluding State holidays
  • A recording of vacancies is available 24-hours per day
  • (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
  • (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
  • (907) 465-2576 (fax)

Relay Alaska:

  • (800) 770-8973 ( TT/TTD )
  • (800) 770-8255 ( Voice phone )

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel at the address above.
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