Job Details

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Under the general supervision of an Alaska Wildlife Trooper, performs technical level work in the prevention and detection of violations and the enforcement of laws and regulations. In addition, this position performs semi-skilled work, frequently in remote field locations, to ensure that mobile facilities and transportation equipment are operational.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

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.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

You are joining a team committed to public safety through public service. This is a dynamic and exciting position in which you can experience working in the outdoors, serving the public, and never get bored.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

The duties of this position require the incumbent to work and live in remote field sites or on vessels underway for extended periods. The physical and mental stamina associated with this work environment is high and an essential attribute for the incumbent to possess.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Ability to set up camp independently in a wilderness situation
• Experience using hazardous equipment, such as firearms, chain saws, etc.
• Experience operating boats more than 24 feet in length
• Ability to perform vessel and off-road vehicle maintenance
• Ability to spend long periods of time in close quarters while at sea on vessels between 29-156 feet in length

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 Public Safety can be found on our website:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Public Safety Technician 1 (Range 9)
Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.

Special Note:
Must have a current, valid Alaska Driver's License at time of employment. Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 70 pounds over rough or uneven surfaces. A physical examination may be required. A background investigation, including a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, will be made. Most positions are seasonal and may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents. Employees must be available for recall to testify in court during the off season; if this occurs they will be compensated.

Public Safety Technician 2 (Range 11)
Must be eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at time of employment. Six months of experience in patrol and surveillance duties and identifying, recording violations, and documenting criminal activity (this may be met by service as a Public Safety Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent). OR Six months of field experience involving fish or wildlife management, habitat protection. OR Six months of experience as a commercial fisher, licensed hunting or registered sport fishing guide, or similar vessel-related role. OR Six months of qualifying military outdoor experience. OR Six months of experience performing semi-skilled duties around aircraft. Special Note: Must possess a current, valid Alaska Driver's license at time of employment. Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads up to 70 pounds and a physical examination may be required. A background investigation will be made. Positions may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents.

COVER 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.

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 defined as an offense that is a misdemeanor under Federal or state law, and 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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This vacancy may be filled at either the I or II level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. This flexibly staffed position is being recruited for in separate postings and you will only be considered at the level which you apply. To be considered for all levels for which you qualify, you must apply for each vacancy separately.

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, 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).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Please include the employers name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Attachments or resumes are not a substitute for completing the application in full. Provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-####, or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-####. You may also email ...@alaska.gov. For specific information about the position, contact the hiring manager: Rachael Richardson, Administrative Assistant 2, Phone: 907-###-####, ...@alaska.gov