Airport Police and Fire Officer 1-LATERAL

Job Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Anchorage International Airport is looking for Airport Police & Fire Officers to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE

ANC Airport Police and Fire Department strives to deliver the highest standard of service to Alaskans and visitors from all over the world at one of the busiest cargo airports in North America. As an employee, you will enjoy the benefits of working for one of the most unique public safety departments anywhere.

WORKING CONDITIONS TO EXPECT

Our officers operate out of the ANC Police & Fire Station at the Anchorage International Airport, serving airport property and abutting public areas throughout the entire year. All regularly scheduled work assignments are in Anchorage. We provide public safety services operating on a 12-hour shift schedule consisting of 4 shifts: day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends. Each two-week period, this results in an alternating three and four regularly scheduled days off in a row.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Enjoy a rewarding career serving the Alaskan community and traveling public of the world as a Police Officer; and operate Aircraft Rescue apparatus and equipment as an Airport Firefighter. This is a dynamic, hands-on position with a department that provides multiple advanced training opportunities during your career.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a State certified Police & Fire Officer, you are responsible for law enforcement, firefighting, and medical first response at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Once hired, you will eventually be enrolled in an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) recognized training academy as you work towards your Police Officer certification. Successful candidates will also receive certification through the Alaska Fire Standards Council (AFSC) by successfully completing the Fire Fighter I and II programs. Fire Academies are held at the Anchorage Airport Fire Department. In addition to these, we will provide you with specialized training only offered by the State as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) and other training to include BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and State of Alaska ETT (Emergency Trauma Technician). All this training is provided for you by the Department at no cost.

Once you have obtained all your certifications, you will begin in-the-field training (FTO) with a senior officer. All training, including the FTO process, typically takes about 12-14 months.

After all certifications and training are complete, you will join our team, working in shifts, to keep your fellow Alaskans safe on their travels. The opportunity and challenge of tackling three diverse jobs – encompassing law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services – are unique and rewarding.

POLICE

Airport Police and Fire officers are State of Alaska certified law enforcement officers. They face a wide variety of law enforcement responsibilities, from enforcing municipal and state laws, to assisting the traveling public, as well as networking with and assisting a myriad of diverse agencies. Special emphasis is placed on supporting the regulations and policies of the Transportation Security Administration. Providing a "community-oriented service" is valued and emphasized. Officers are the primary law enforcement response for the terminals, airport roadways, Lake Hood Seaplane Base & Airport jurisdiction.

In addition, Anchorage Airport Police is the only law enforcement agency in the State of Alaska that holds CALEA Accreditation. CALEA is a nationally recognized commission created by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriff's Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum to hold member agencies to a set of standards that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and serving the community.

FIRE

One of the primary responsibilities of being an Airport Police and Fire officer is providing firefighting and rescue services in the event of an aircraft (large or small) incident at the airport. Officers are required to operate large and complex firefighting vehicles. They must possess proficiency with various firefighting and rescue tools. Officers are trained to work as part of a team and must be able to function efficiently at a high level. Additionally, officers are required to respond to a wide variety of other firefighting emergencies such as structure and equipment fires, and water rescue incidents.

EMS FIRST RESPONDER

The Airport Police and Fire Department provides basic emergency medical services to the public. Officers must be prepared to handle a wide range of medical emergencies in an often-challenging diverse climate and environment. Officers are certified as an Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) and certified in basic life support (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). Other training includes triage for any mass-casualty incident that may occur.

SPECIAL TEAMS

As an employee of Airport Police and Fire, you may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of specialized teams based on your merit and availability. In addition to the challenges already presented, these positions require additional training and duties.

Teams

Explosives Ordinance Disposal

Drug Interdiction Team

Water Rescue Team

Narcotic K9 Handler

Honor Guard Team

Investigations

Training

Special Notice:

THIS POSTING IS SPECIFICALLY FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY

YOU MUST APPLY TO THE RECRUIT POSTING FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY AS A LATERAL

In addition to the position's minimum qualifications and department requirements listed below, applicants for this job posting must qualify as an Alaska Police Standards Council lateral:

Police Lateral --

Minimum of one year experience as a non-probationary Law Enforcement Officer and holding an active Police Certification issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council OR a police certification from a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska that is recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Out of State applicants can

refer to instructions found on this APSC page

. If you have further questions, the Recruitment Manager will reach out to you when your application has reached the point that the department will seek in verifying your certification reciprocity eligibility.

Airport Security Badge

Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542)

which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.

APSIN Clearance

Candidates for this position must obtain and maintain Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification, which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. A felony conviction disqualifies a person from APSIN certification. Misdemeanor convictions may also disqualify a person from APSIN certification. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation.

Arms & Ammunition

This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208).   A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

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 perso