# POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD [ 12/29/2026 Academy ] — Anchorage — Anchorage Police Department · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) # POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - Range 35 / APD [ 12/29/2026 Academy ] Anchorage — Anchorage Police Department - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **Salary** — $41.06 - $56.48 Hourly - **Type** — Regular - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-02-01 - **Closes** — 2026-07-31 - **Source** — Municipality of Anchorage (synced) Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. 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 HOURS OF WORK : 4/10's schedule LOCATION OF WORK: 3760 W. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska 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. --------- *** This announcement is for Police Officer Recruits *** ACADEMY START DATE: 12/29/2026 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must be a citizen or US National of the USA by date of hire . Must be at least 21 years old by date of hire . Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at date of hire . 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 at time of hire . 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. Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty (30) days of hire . Must be able to obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire (AS 18.65.240). 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. 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). The written 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. 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