POLICE CLASSIFICATION & COMPLIANCE CLERK (Police Clerk) - Range 14 to 15 / APD

Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee within the Anchorage Police Department.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Police Department Employee Association (APDEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

: Anchorage Police Department

HOURS OF WORK

: 4/10s; Days off vary

LOCATION

: 4501 Elmore Road

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under general direction, the Police Classification Clerks/Senior Police Classification Clerks serve as quality control and oversight for all police reports generated with the Anchorage Police Department (APD). Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) by responding to daily inquires and providing guidance for Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) adherence. Knowledge in various software programs and office equipment to complete daily tasks, report writing, understanding of various processes throughout APD, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsible for entries into the state (APSIN) repository, compliance of the Records Management System (RMS) and strict adherence to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) definitions and guidelines, State of Alaska, and Municipality of Anchorage statutes. Maintain police reports by verification, research, and compliance with departmental, state, and federal requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

All Police Clerks with five (5) years position seniority as Police Clerk shall be re-classed to a Senior Police Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Must be a current Municipal employee within the Anchorage Police Department.

Must have the ability to perform all the functions of a Police Clerk.

Additional Important Information

The APD Internal Selection Process will be utilized.  The Internal Selection Process includes evaluating and confirming applicant information and developing a ranked list by the following factors:

Oral Board (minimum 60% passing score)

Discipline Review

Secondary Discipline Review will occur at time of transfer.  (The list will be re-ranked, if necessary, to account for both new discipline and expired discipline.)

Successful applicants will be invited to test. Testing will include satisfactory passing of a Nelson Denny Reading and Comprehension Exam. Current APD Employees who have previously passed, are exempt from the Nelson Denny Reading and Comprehension Exam.

The eligibility list for the Classification Clerk assignment is good for one (1) year from the date following the conclusion of the selection process, when the Certified Eligibility List is published. Applicants must have completed any probationary period for their current position to be selected. An applicant that may meet the minimum qualifications during the life of this certification list but is currently ineligible due to probation, prior assignment or length of service is still encouraged to apply to be put on the eligible list for future consideration with a date of eligibility.

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, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current documentation/certification of the typing speed ability. The documentation/certification must contain the applicant's name and be current within the past one (1) year.

All required certifications and/or licenses 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 Human Resources 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