# Sergeant (12-1103) — Public Safety · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Public safety jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/public-safety) # Sergeant (12-1103) Public Safety - **Location** — Sitka, AK - **Salary** — $61.30 Hourly (Range 79) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Department Employees Only - **Bargaining unit** — Public Safety Officers - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-03 - **Closes** — 2026-09-14 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358) **This recruitment is open only to current Department of Public Safety employees or those having transfer or rehire rights to this job classification** WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: This position is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the commissioned staff and the students attending the DPS Training Academy. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As a commissioned member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support and supervision for law enforcement activities. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: As a Sergeant with the Alaska State Troopers, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to serving and protecting Alaskan communities with professionalism, integrity, and purpose. This role supports the department’s mission through leadership, mentorship, and active engagement in daily operations. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: The working environment in Sitka offers a unique blend of professional responsibility and community-centered service. Staff at the DPS Training Academy operate in a collaborative setting where teamwork, communication, and reliability are essential to supporting the academy’s mission. The remote and coastal location of Sitka fosters close working relationships, a strong sense of shared purpose, and a commitment to maintaining high training standards. Employees balance structured daily operations with the flexibility required to adapt to changing needs, all while contributing to a positive, supportive atmosphere that values professionalism, accountability, and respect for the diverse communities served across Alaska. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Monitor, mentor, and provide feedback for DPS Training Academy staff instructors (corporals). Provide instruction, leadership skills, mentoring and performance documentation for classes of 50 or more students with a variety of backgrounds and law enforcement experience. Work closely and maintain positive relationships with the staff and leadership from a variety of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and academy contractors. Set an example for staff instructors and students to emulate in the areas of attitude, judgment, maturity, professionalism, appearance, knowledge of core Law Enforcement job functions, physical fitness and abilities, being technically and tactically proficient, and interacting with others. Be a motivated self-starter and a collaborative, flexible problem solver who is able to understand and carry out the commander’s intent and daily administrative tasks without the need for daily guidance and with a very high degree of attention to detail. Have a good working knowledge of policies and procedures outlined in the OPM, SOP, Alaska Statutes, Admin Manual, and labor contracts. Be proficient in the use of APSIN, ARMS, TRACS, and Microsoft Office Suite. The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of P ublic Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/ Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience as a law enforcement officer certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council or by an equivalent agency in another U.S. jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska that is recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council, where at least one year of the required experience is as a State Trooper with the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety. Special Note: Some positions, as identified by the department, may require specialized training or experience (investigations, vessel operation, or licensed aircraft pilot). Possession of an "Intermediate Certificate" as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council is desirable, but not required. Additional Required Information C OVER LETTER A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. A T TIME OF INTERVIEW: If available, two (2) of your most recent performance evaluations. FIREARMS This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. 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 this position. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) 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 person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position. BACKGROUND CHECK This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process. CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. 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