Police Officer

Police Officer Or Police New Recruit

The Hoonah Police Department is now accepting applications for the Police Officer or Police Recruit position. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or the Department of Public Safety, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm. Applications are also available at www.cityofhoonah.org along with the APSC Form F-3.

Opening Date: Open until Position filled.

Starting Pay: $32 per hour for Police Recruit/ $35 per hour for Lateral Hires DOE.

Hiring Sign-On Bonus: Police Recruit Signing Bonus of $10,000 upon completion of Academy/probation. Lateral Officer Signing Bonus of $25,000 (Signing Bonus for Recruit/Lateral will be paid within a span of 3 years)

Moving Bonus: $5,000 if out of state/$2,000 if within state/No Bonus if living within City

Housing: Housing will be provided for Lateral/Recruit Officers with a subsidized monthly payment. The featured residence has a 3 bedroom/2 bath layout. Residence is also available for LOCAL hires when conditional offer for employment is given to applicants.

Position Details: The Position is under the supervision of the Chief of Police; incumbents will be required to participate in rotational shifts and will be responsible for but not limited to:

Perform Law Enforcement duties in the protection and safeguarding of life and property, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals, animal control and the preservation of peace. Enforce Federal, State, and local City Ordinances. Must have the ability to work independently and make sound decisions. EMT 1 and Firefighter training may be required after Field Training which as well as the Police Academy will be at the City’s expense.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age or turn 21 before the end of Academy. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be eligible for and obtain APSC certification within 13 months of hire. The selection process may include a written test, oral board, individual interview, significant criminal background, character evaluation, credit checks, psychological, physical fitness, and drug testing as well: meet all Alaska Police Standards. 13AAC 58.040, 13AAC 35010 (a) and (b).

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION PACKETS CONSISTING OF CITY APPLICATIONS, APSC FORM F-3, RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY MAIL OR EMAIL TO:

City of Hoonah P.O. Box 450 Hoonah, Ak 99829 or cfrias@cityofhoonah.org ATTN: Chief Carlos Frias

“I look forward to hearing from you soon and wish you luck in this new career endeavor” – Chief Carlos Frias