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 agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department
HOURS OF WORK: 5/9 Training Schedule; 9/80 Regular Schedule
LOCATION: 4501 Elmore Road
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.
Perform a variety of functions related to the receipt, filing, storage, inventory, transfer, chain of custody, transportation and disposition of all property and evidence acquired by the Anchorage Police Department. Data entry of required information and utilization of a bar code reader/scanner to document property transactions. Maintain chain of custody and testify in court under general supervision, analyze and make independent decisions based on department procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws. Facilitate the forfeiture of property. Drive vehicles, respond to crime scenes, operate a forklift, hand truck and other equipment to handle/transport hazardous materials, compressed gas cylinders, batteries, toxic chemicals, explosives, biological specimens, bio-hazards and blood borne pathogens. Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Access secured lockers in evidence warehouse environment and responds to scenes of active criminal investigations to retrieve evidence. Ensure property and evidence is accompanied with accurate report including chain-of-custody.
Access, research and interpret case intake disposition forms, judicial orders, court judgments, State, juvenile and Municipal prosecution databases, police reports and other disposition records. Purge disposable property following proper policies and procedures. Testify in court as necessary and required.
Safely stand, stoop, lift, climb, crawl, and operate a forklift to locate, access, sort, stage, retrieve and safely transport property and evidence; including hazardous, toxic, regulated, materials including biological items of a strong or offensive odor.
Utilize Federal OSHA requirements, US Fire Codes, Federal firearm and machine gun laws, live ordnance storage requirements, federal toxic, hazardous materials and compressed gas regulations. Remain current and trained on driving, forklift operation, firearms, hazardous materials, dangerous goods, proper lifting, blood borne pathogens, first aid, CPR/AED, personal protection equipment, various laws, policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, must be at least 21 years of age, must be a citizen of the United States or resident alien eligible for employment in the United States by date of hire.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Preference:
Preference will be given to Anchorage Police Department (APD) employees. APD employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-APD applicants.
Successful applicants will be invited to test. Testing will include satisfactory passing of: Nelson/Denny Comprehension Exam, I/O Solutions Integrity Inventory Exam, Oral Board, and a physical ability test. Current APD Employees who have previously passed, are exempt from the Nelson Denny Comprehension Exam. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the Oral Board process within the previous two (2) years will be subject to prior results review. Successful internal candidates' employment and disciplinary history will be reviewed.
Passing results of the Nelson/Denny Comprehension Exam are valid for one (1) year from the date of the test. The test scores/results may be used when applying for other positions within APD.
Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory passing an extensive background and financial check, a written psychological assessment and interview to determine job suitability, a pre-employment medical physical exam, and a drug screen.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire, and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance at time of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and access within the specified timeline, he/she will be terminated.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
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