# Airport Police and Fire Officer 3 (Sergeant) — Transportation and Public Facilities · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Public safety jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/public-safety) # Airport Police and Fire Officer 3 (Sergeant) Transportation and Public Facilities - **Location** — Anchorage International Airport, AK - **PCN** — 252766 & 252833 - **Salary** — $53.28 Hourly (Range 78) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Department Employees Only - **Bargaining unit** — Public Safety Officers - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-10-29 - **Closes** — 2026-11-09 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES EMPLOYEES ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Anchorage International Airport is looking for multiple Airport Police & Fire Officer 3s to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: The APFO 3 (Sergeant) serves as the first line supervisor to Airport Police & Fire Officer 1/2s. The incumbent will provide training to new officers, act as Incident Commander at police and fire emergencies, and serve as Shift Commander when necessary. Our organization, mission, and culture: The Airport Police and Fire Department is dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to both Alaskans and visitors from across the globe at one of North America's busiest cargo airports. Our mission is to guarantee airport safety and security, delivering exceptional emergency response, law enforcement, and fire protection services. We are devoted to cultivating a culture defined by excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Our team of extensively trained professionals is deeply committed to their roles and recognizes the critical importance of mastering the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), applying them effectively. We prioritize ongoing training and development to uphold our preparedness and efficiency in any scenario. Our organization places a premium on teamwork, innovation, and the well-being of our personnel. We endeavor to foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every member can flourish and contribute to our collective objectives. Join us in our mission to safeguard and serve the airport community, ensuring a secure and hospitable experience for all. The benefits of joining our team: As an employee, you will enjoy the benefits of working for one of the most unique public safety departments anywhere. The opportunity and challenge of tackling four diverse jobs – encompassing law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medical services, while providing exceptional customer service. I n 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. The working environment you can expect: The Airport Police & Fire Department is located within the airport property. The APFO 3 will either oversee a shift of several subordinate APF members or directing training or other specialty section of the APF. Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: • Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules. • Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. • Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. • Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who aredifficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. • Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/ classspecs Minimum Qualifications Possession of or eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council and Firefighter 1 and 2 certificates issued by the Alaska Fire Standards Council. AND Two years of full-proficiency level experience performing ARFF, law enforcement, rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, and safety functions at an airport. This is met by service as an Airport Police & Fire Officer 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent at another airport in the United States. At the time of initial hire applicants must: Be a citizen of the United States. AND Be 21 years of age or older within one year of hire. AND Possess a high school diploma recognized by a state; diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements; or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test. AND Possess a valid driver's license. Special Note: Applicants who possess a police officer certificate and firefighter certificates in another jurisdiction may apply. Successful candidates may be given a conditional job offer pending receipt of Alaska certifications. This class requires the use of a firearm. 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 a position in this job class. As part of the selection process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted, including: a criminal background review; fingerprinting; medical, visual, hearing and psychological evaluations; a truth verification examination; and drug screening. Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process and the medical evaluation. This job class requires the incumbent to be eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Eligibility requires that the incumbent has: Never been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court. During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime of dishonesty or crime of moral turpitude. During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person. During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of two or more DUI offenses. Never illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of the act and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire). During the last five years, have not illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of using the controlled substance; or an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance existed to justify the use of a [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5529513/airport-police-and-fire-officer-3-sergeant-pcn-252766-252833) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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