City of North Pole
North Pole Police Department

Police Chief

Posted: 5/3/12

Closing Date: Open until filled. 

 

General Description:  This is an appointed position that serves at and for the pleasure of the mayor and, as such, is an at will employee.  This is a department head position with overall responsibility for all operations of the police department and the supervision of police department personnel through his/her subordinate officers.  The police chief's duties are administrative in nature. However, supervision of operational tasks may be required.

• Qualifications:    Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, police science/administration or related field of study;
• Possess an Alaska Police Standards Council Advanced Certificate with at least two (2) years at the rank of lieutenant or at least four (4) years at the rank of sergeant;
• Through an applicable testing process established by the hiring authority, be able to demonstrate the ability, or the potential ability, to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position;
• Must pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment with the North Pole Police Department and, if required, must pass a written and oral exam, a physical fitness exam, a medical exam, drug testing,  a polygraph and psychological testing;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver’s License and;
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays or evenings when necessary in order to accomplish the essential functions of the position.

Substitution:  A combination of applicable training and experience may be substituted for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

 

To Apply: Submit a completed City of North Pole employment application and an APSC F-3.  Applications and the F-3 can be downloaded online at www.northpolealaska.com or picked up at city hall.  Applicants can mail or bring in their application and F-3 to the following address:

City of North Pole
Office of the City Clerk

125 Snowman Lane

North Pole, Alaska  99705
 

Web Link: www.northpolealaska.com