POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/newprint/4789793) Apply  POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD Salary $39.37 - $54.15 Hourly Location Anchorage, AK Job Type Regular Job Number 2025-00038 Department Anchorage Police Department Division APD Academy Opening Date 02/01/2025 Closing Date 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Alaska + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This announcement is for the recruitment of Recruit Police Officers. Applicants who are successful in the testing and selection process may be added to the eligibility list to be considered for positions that become available in the future. Selected hires will advance to a sworn Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy. This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current contract between the Municipality of Anchorage and the APDEA. DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department (APD) HOURS OF WORK: 4/10's schedule LOCATION OF WORK: 3760 W. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska Example of Duties Anchorage Police Officers/Senior Police Officers perform a wide range of police services and a variety of tasks including; maintain order, enforce codes and ordinances, identification and apprehension of violators within the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA). Respond to complaints and requests for police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Promote safety and wellbeing through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the MOA. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Ability to coordinate with other agencies, maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony and testify in court as required. Perform other required duties as assigned. Additional Information: Enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws including the identification and apprehension of violators. Perform a variety of crime prevention and enforcement duties as assigned. Respond to complaints and requests for Police assistance and intervene in various situations as required. Enforce traffic regulations, direct traffic, investigate collisions and complete detailed collision reports. Conduct preliminary investigations; collect and preserve evidence. Maintain records and daily reports; prepare cases for court testimony. Testify in court as required. Coordinate with other agencies as required. The duties and requirements of a Police Officer include, but may not be limited to, performance of the following activities: use of firearms, driving emergency vehicles, handcuffing prisoners, administering first aid, rescue operations, lifting and carrying 0-70 lbs, directing traffic, subdue prisoners, pursue suspects, walking-lateral mobility, walking over rough terrain, bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, standing for long periods, kneeling, twisting body, pushing, pulling, running, sense of touch, reaching, gripping hands and fingers, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, hearing alarms, hearing voice conversation, color identification, close vision, far vision, side vision-depth perception, night vision, maintaining balance, finger dexterity, speaking English, physically control combative and disruptive persons. Physical audio / visual requirements include normal color discrimination, normal binocular coordination, normal peripheral vision, and corrected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye. Normal color discrimination is defined as having the ability to discern the primary safety colors of red, green and yellow. Requires normal hearing or having no hearing defect which would adversely affect performance as a Police Officer. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (12/5/2025). High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire. Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license by date of hire (12/5/2025). Must meet Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) standards regarding misdemeanor and/or felony convictions, traffic violations and use of controlled substances. Such as: + No felony convictions after reaching the age of 18. + No marijuana uses within the past one (1) year. + Refer to the Background Investigation information in the Notice Section for further, specific details. Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240). Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire. Applicants for this position will possess the following qualities: + Unquestionable character and integrity + Free of cultural and ethnic bias + Strong ethical code in both personal and professional life + Desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect. + Personal conduct above reproach\ Additional Important Information TESTING INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, have acceptable employment records, and meet Municipal standards related to driving guidelines and criminal conviction history may be invited to participate in the Police Officer Testing process. Applicants invited to test will be notified of the testing dates, times, and locations via email and/or phone. Ensure the email and phone number provided on the application are valid and current. Testing notifications will only be sent to the email address listed on the application. An APD Police Officer is a professional and highly sought after position. Applicants should consider every step in the process as part of a professional job interview. Appearance and conduct during the process should exude professionalism. Applicants with unprofessional attire, such as jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or tennis shoes, may be turned away from testing or disqualified. This does not apply to the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST); appropriate workout clothing is required for this test. If during any portion of the application, entry level testing or background process it is discovered that the applicant falsified any material fact, or intentionally omitted or modified material facts, the applicant will not be eligible to re-apply or be considered for any position with the Anchorage Police Department. Entry Testing Information All applicants must pass the entry level Police test by I/O Solutions. The written test is the National Criminal Justice Officer Selection Inventory Integrity 2 (NCJOSI2). For information regarding the written test, study guides and practice tests, go to www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com. Any cost related to this information is at the expense of the applicant. Applicants must meet the minimum passing score of 70% to be advanced to the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST). NCJOSI2 test results are valid for two (2) years. Unsuccessful applicants are not eligible to re-apply for six (6) months from the date of testing. J ob Task Simulation Test (JTST) The Job Task Simulation Test (JTST) is physically demanding, and a certain fitness level is required to pass and prevent injury. When given the signal from a test administrator, the applicant will exit the driver's seat of a patrol vehicle and run a total distance of approximately 400 yards. During the run, the applicant will encounter and navigate numerous obstacles, including zigzagging through a series of cones, ducking under obstacles, scaling a fence, long-jumping a specified distance, going up and down stairs, a push/pull simulation, and a victim rescue drag. Applicants will perform the test while wearing a weighted belt and vest, equivalent to the weight a Patrol Officer carries while performing job-related tasks. Applicants must complete the JTST in 3 minutes and 36 seconds. A diagram and video of the JTST can be viewed at https://www.joinapd.org/jtst . Remember, all applicants are encouraged to reach out to APD recruiting if they have any concerns about the test. Each applicant will be given two attempts to pass the test on the same testing day. If unsuccessful, the applicant may try again at the next available testing date. CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT – BACKGROUND PHASE Applicants who successfully complete the Job Task Simulation Test (JTST) will be given a "Conditional Offer of Employment". The six (6) Steps and conditions of employment are listed below. Step 1: Preliminary Interview The preliminary interview is a structured interview focused on behavior relevant to the essential job elements required for the position of Police Officer. The applicant's interview skills, employment history, driving history, illegal substance abuse history and other relevant information will be assessed to determine if the applicant meets Anchorage Police Department standards. Step 2: Background Investigations The Background Investigation is a critical examination of an applicant's past work and personal history. The Background Investigation phase takes the majority of time in the application process. Applicants who are not successful during the Background Investigation phase are eligible to re-apply two (2) years from the date of the conditional offer unless otherwise indicated. If during any portion of the process/background investigation it is discovered the applicant committed an act or acts which would constitute felonious conduct under Statutes, except the specific exclusions regarding simple possession and/or use of a controlled substance, the applicant will not be eligible to re-apply or be considered for any position with the Anchorage Police Department. The investigation consists of: + Employment history + Criminal and civil history checks + Military records + Driving history checks + Credit history checks Interviews with: + Spouses/significant others + Employers, co-workers + Neighbors + Secondary developed references Eliminating Factors are listed below. Includes but is not limited to: CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS Conviction of a felony crime by a civilian court of a US State, Federal Court, Territory, or Military Court or any other Country for an offense which would be classified as a felony under Alaska Statue. SUBSTANCE ABUSE Illegally manufactured, transported or possessed with intent to sell or distribute, or who has sold a controlled substance and/or an imitation controlled substance, unless under 21 years of age and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire. Illegally used any controlled substance, other than marijuana, including scheduled prescription medications not prescribed to you within five (5) years of the date of hire (unless under the age of 21 at the time). Exception: immediate, pressing or emergency medical circumstance existed to justify the use of a prescription controlled substance not specifically prescribed to the applicant. Used marijuana to any degree within one (1) year of the date of application, regardless of marijuana's legal status at the time . To any degree, used an illegal controlled substance while employed as a certified Municipal, State, or Federal peace officer, or correctional officer. Step 3: Psychological Assessment The Psychological Assessment is a two-part process, and is used to determine suitability for the position. The first part is a written exam, and the second part is an interview with a State of Alaska licensed Psychologist. The written exam can take approximately 4 – 6 hours to complete. Applicants must successfully complete the Psychological Assessment in order to continue in the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years. Step 4: Polygraph Examination Successful applicants will be required to submit to a Polygraph Examination. Applicants must successfully complete the Polygraph Examination in order to continue in the selection process. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years. Step 5: Command Review and Chief's Selection After passing all previous steps and phases, applicant files will be forwarded to a command review, where a panel of no less than three command level officers will review applicant files before they are forwarded to the Chief for final selection. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply after two (2) years. Step 6: Final Conditional Offer of Employment The Municipal Employment Office will contact the selected applicants to make a final conditional offer of employment. The final conditional offer of employment is based upon successful completion of the remaining conditions of employment: + Satisfactory medical/physical examination to determine if the applicant is physically sound and free from physical defects that would adversely affect the performance of duties required by a Police Officer. + Satisfactory passing a drug screen + Submission of a current copy of the applicants State of Alaska driver's license + Submission of a current (dated within 30 days from the date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. Selected hires will advance to a sworn Police Officer after the successful completion of the Police Academy. All information from pre-employment examinations are the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical provider. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, appointment to this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory passing an extensive background and financial check, and a drug screen. If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) security clearance and access, and also FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) security clearance and access within thirty (30) days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within thirty (30) days of hire, he/she will be terminated. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader) All position-required licenses or certifications must remain current for the duration of employment. Military Service Interview Preference Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time. The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571. The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include: Health / Medical Benefits: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio + Life Insurance + Dependent Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care + Health Savings Accounts Retirement: + State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program + 401(k) up to 6% employer match + 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Employer Paid Benefits: + Employee Assistance Program + Paid Leave Plan + 13 Paid Holidays Education Incentives: + Paid Tuition and Books + 4% Pay Raise for Associate's Degree + 8% Pay Raise for Bachelor's Degree Additional Benefits: + Leave accrual earned each pay period + Separate Sick Leave accrual earned each pay period + Shift differentials paid for qualifying swing (3%) and mid (6%) shifts + Take Home Car Program for qualifying positions For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) . 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? + Yes + No 02 Are you a current Municipal employee? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess a high school diploma / GED / equivalent? + Yes + No 04 Will you be at least 21 years of age by date of hire (12/5/2025)? + Yes + No 05 Are you a citizen or US National of the United States of America OR will you be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire (12/5/2025?) + Yes + No 06 Police Officers must meet established standards set by the Alaska Police Standards Council and the Anchorage Police Department. To determine if you meet these requirements, you must answer the following questions in this application. Your answers can be verified through a detailed interview assessment, psychological exam, background investigation, and polygraph examination. Do you understand the details of these requirements? + Yes 07 Were you certified as a police officer, peace officer, deputy sheriff, or corrections officer? + Yes + No 08 If you answered yes to the previous question, have you ever had your certification revoked or denied? + Yes + No 09 Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR can you obtain one by the date of hire (12/5/2025)? + Yes + No 10 Do you have 3 or more moving violation convictions (citations) within the last 3 years? Please note: Equipment violations and citations regarding insurance/registration are not considered moving violations. + Yes + No 11 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the details of your moving violation convictions/citations. 12 Were you convicted of driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled driver's license within the last 3 years? + Yes + No 13 Were you convicted of a felony by an Alaska court or any other state, United States territory, military court, or have any conviction in another country for an offense which would be classified as a felony under Alaska Statute, as an adult? + Yes + No 14 If you answered yes to the previous question, provide details of each conviction, the date of conviction, and the sentence. 15 Have you consumed or inhaled any marijuana and/or THC containing substance to any degree within the past one (1) year from the date of application? + Yes + No 16 Since your 21st birthday have you illegally used a controlled substance, other than marijuana, including scheduled prescription medications not prescribed to you within the last 5 years from the date of hire (12/5/2025) ? + Yes + No 17 Have you illegally grown, manufactured, or sold a controlled substance before your 21st birthday, and within 10 years of this application from the date of hire (12/5/2025)? (e.g. Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, LSD, or other drugs.) + Yes + No 18 Have you illegally grown, manufactured, or sold a controlled substance since your 21st birthday? (e.g. Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, LSD, or other drugs.) + Yes + No 19 Were you convicted of a crime of dishonesty or crime of moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or 2 or more OUI offenses during the 10 years immediately before the date of hire (12/5/2025)? + Yes + No 20 How did you hear that the Anchorage Police Department was hiring? + ADN Job Fair + AFD Open House + Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) + Alaska Police Standards Website www.dps.state.ak.us/APSC + Alaska State Fair + Alaska Women's Show + APD website (www.joinAPD.org) + Arctic Thunder + Bear Paw Festival + City Wide Career & Job Fair + Custom Cycle Show + EOC Job Fair + Facebook + Great Alaska Aviation Gathering + Great Alaska Sportsman Show + Government Jobs website + Indeed.com + Instagram + JBER Event + Mat-Su Employer Expo + MOA website (www.muni.org) + Out of State College Campus Job Posting + Police One website + Polynesian Cultural Flag Day + Spring Fling for Women + UAA Career Fair + Veterans and Military Spouses Career Fair + Women in Policing Fair + Ziprecruiter + Other 21 If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify. 22 This position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance. Do you understand and accept the requirement of this position? + Yes + No 23 Have you ever had any criminal convictions? + Yes + No 24 Are there any pending criminal charges against you? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Municipality of Anchorage Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone (907) 343-4442 Website http://www.muni.org/jol Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email