The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Anchorage International Airport is looking for Airport Police & Fire Officers to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE
ANC Airport Police and Fire Department strives to deliver the highest standard of service to Alaskans and visitors from all over the world at one of the busiest cargo airports in North America. As an employee, you will enjoy the benefits of working for one of the most unique public safety departments anywhere.
WORKING CONDITIONS TO EXPECT
Our officers operate out of the ANC Police & Fire Station at the Anchorage International Airport, serving airport property and abutting public areas throughout the entire year. All regularly scheduled work assignments are in Anchorage. We provide public safety services operating on a 12-hour shift schedule consisting of 4 shifts: day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends. Each two-week period, this results in an alternating three and four regularly scheduled days off in a row.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Enjoy a rewarding career serving the Alaskan community and traveling public of the world as a Police Officer; and operate Aircraft Rescue apparatus and equipment as an Airport Firefighter. This is a dynamic, hands-on position with a department that provides multiple advanced training opportunities during your career.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a State certified Police & Fire Officer, you are responsible for law enforcement, firefighting, and medical first response at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Once hired, you will eventually be enrolled in an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) recognized training academy as you work towards your Police Officer certification. Successful candidates will also receive certification through the Alaska Fire Standards Council (AFSC) by successfully completing the Fire Fighter I and II programs. Fire Academies are held at the Anchorage Airport Fire Department. In addition to these, we will provide you with specialized training only offered by the State as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) and other training to include BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and State of Alaska ETT (Emergency Trauma Technician). All this training is provided for you by the Department at no cost.
Once you have obtained all your certifications, you will begin in-the-field training (FTO) with a senior officer. All training, including the FTO process, typically takes about 12-14 months.
After all certifications and training are complete, you will join our team, working in shifts, to keep your fellow Alaskans safe on their travels. The opportunity and challenge of tackling three diverse jobs – encompassing law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services – are unique and rewarding.
POLICE
Airport Police and Fire officers are State of Alaska certified law enforcement officers. They face a wide variety of law enforcement responsibilities, from enforcing municipal and state laws, to assisting the traveling public, as well as networking with and assisting a myriad of diverse agencies. Special emphasis is placed on supporting the regulations and policies of the Transportation Security Administration. Providing a "community-oriented service" is valued and emphasized. Officers are the primary law enforcement response for the terminals, airport roadways, Lake Hood Seaplane Base & Airport jurisdiction.
In addition, Anchorage Airport Police is the only law enforcement agency in the State of Alaska that holds CALEA Accreditation. CALEA is a nationally recognized commission created by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriff's Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum to hold member agencies to a set of standards that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and serving the community.
FIRE
One of the primary responsibilities of being an Airport Police and Fire officer is providing firefighting and rescue services in the event of an aircraft (large or small) incident at the airport. Officers are required to operate large and complex firefighting vehicles. They must possess proficiency with various firefighting and rescue tools. Officers are trained to work as part of a team and must be able to function efficiently at a high level. Additionally, officers are required to respond to a wide variety of other firefighting emergencies such as structure and equipment fires, and water rescue incidents.
EMS FIRST RESPONDER
The Airport Police and Fire Department provides basic emergency medical services to the public. Officers must be prepared to handle a wide range of medical emergencies in an often-challenging diverse climate and environment. Officers are certified as an Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) and certified in basic life support (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). Other training includes triage for any mass-casualty incident that may occur.
SPECIAL TEAMS
As an employee of Airport Police and Fire, you may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of specialized teams based on your merit and availability. In addition to the challenges already presented, these positions require additional training and duties.
Teams
Special Notice:
THIS POSTING IS SPECIFICALLY FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY
YOU MUST APPLY TO THE RECRUIT POSTING FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT FALL INTO THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
In addition to the position's minimum qualifications and department requirements listed below, applicants must fall into one of the following categories to qualify as a lateral:
Airport Security Badge
Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) (Download PDF reader) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
APSIN Clearance
Candidates for this position must obtain and maintain Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification, which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. A felony conviction disqualifies a person from APSIN certification. Misdemeanor convictions may also disqualify a person from APSIN certification. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation.
Arms & Ammunition
This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:
Airport Police & Fire Officer 1:
Eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council and as a fire fighter issued by the Alaska Fire Standards Council.
At the time of hire applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States.
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Be 21 years of age or older.
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Possess a high school diploma recognized by a state; diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements; or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
AND
Possess a valid driver's license.
Airport Police & Fire Officer 2:
Possession of or eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
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Possess Fire Fighter 1 and 2 certification issued by the Alaska Fire Standards Council;
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Successful completion of an intensive departmental law enforcement and aircraft rescue firefighting training program.
At the time of initial hire applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States.
AND
Be 21 years of age or older within one year of hire.
AND
Possess a high school diploma recognized by a state; diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements; or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
AND
Possess a valid driver's license.
Special Note:
This class requires the use of a firearm. 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 a position in this job class.
As part of the selection process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted, including: a criminal background review; fingerprinting; medical, visual, hearing and psychological evaluations; a truth verification examination; and drug screening. Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process and the medical evaluation.
This job class requires the incumbent to be eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Incumbents are required to achieve certification within 13 months of appointment. Eligibility requires that the incumbent has:
Never been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime of dishonesty or crime of moral turpitude.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person.
During the past 10 years, not been convicted (by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court) of two or more DUI offenses.
Never illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of the act and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire).
During the last five years, have not illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance (unless under the age of 21 at the time of using the controlled substance; or an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance existed to justify the use of a prescription controlled substance not specifically prescribed to the person).
During the year before hire, not have used marijuana (unless under the age of 21 at the time of use).
Have not been denied certification, had basic certification revoked or suspended, or have surrendered their basic certificate, in this state or another jurisdiction, unless the denial, revocation, suspension, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.110 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
Are not under suspension of a basic certification in another jurisdiction, for the period of the suspension, unless the suspension has been rescinded by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
All communication and notifications will be sent through email. Be sure to check your email regularly (Spam & Junk just in case) and inform our office if there is a change in your contact information. Persons who do not respond or do not successfully complete each phase of the hiring process will be considered withdrawn from the process. The hire process typically takes about 5 - 7 months before selections are made, but the Lateral process can be expedited. The lateral application process does not have a fixed start date like Recruit applicants. The department will work with the lateral applicant to determine when we can set a hire date and determine a Field Training Schedule and/or any required training to obtain reciprocity with APSC for Police certifications or AFSC for firefighter certifications.
Our hiring process is extensive and will require you to gather ALL your current and past personal information and employment/residential history. APSC requires you to provide at least 10 years of background history.
Current certificates in FFI, FFII, ARFF, EMT or a lateral Police Officer's number of years of service will determine a lateral applicants increased pay step placement. Those who hold a Bachelor's degree are also eligible for a one-time step increase. Contact our office for further information on this and ride-along opportunities.
It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your job application, during all background phases, and in the final selection process. All information requested is mandatory. Anything less than full disclosure will eliminate you from further consideration for this recruitment and potentially future recruitment for this job class.
A thorough understanding of the following information is paramount to your ability to remain competitive in the application process. All instructions must be followed explicitly and all forms must be completed neatly and thoroughly.
Our hire process is broken into distinct phases:
Phase 1 (Online Workplace Alaska Application): Your Application needs to be completed entirely with no blank areas (i.e. Education, Job History, Skills, Certificates/License, and References). If a section doesn't apply to you, please respond with "N/A". We will be contacting lateral applicants who have submitted a detailed and complete application to move them onto Phase 2 of the process.
Phase 2 (Background Application, Physical Agility Test, and Written Test): Upon review and approval of your online application, you will be emailed a request from Guardian Alliance Technologies to complete a background application and provide all the necessary forms. You will be required to submit additional supporting documents with your background application:
Your background profile and all uploaded documents will be securely stored by Guardian Alliance Technologies. You will have 15 days after receiving your Guardian Link to provide all supporting documents.
You also are required to upload video evidence to your Guardian Profile that you are able to meet the minimum Physical Agility Test (PAT) standards. This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym, or any adequate outdoor or indoor facility. Watch this video (ANC Police & Fire - Physical Agility Test - YouTube) for instructions and requirements to help you provide an acceptable video. Any videos that do not follow the requirements outlined in the instructional video will not be accepted.
The minimum standard for the Physical Agility Test are:
Once your Guardian Personal History Questionnaire, all supporting documents, and PAT are at 100% completed, you will then be emailed a link to complete the written test through Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSi). This test is completed online and the email will include all information and requirements to take the test.
Once more, applicants have 15 days to successfully complete their background Guardian Profile, upload their video PAT, then be scheduled for the online FPSi test.
Phase 3 (Oral Board Interview & Preliminary Background Investigation): An applicant that has moved into Phase 3 will receive an email invitation to schedule an Oral Board Interview. This is a professional interview with a board of department members ranging from senior officers, supervisors, and command staff.
At this phase, department investigators will also begin the applicant's Background Investigation process. For lateral applicants outside the State of Alaska or in a location remote from the city of Anchorage, please see the "out of State applicants" section below.
Conditional Offer
Applicants that successfully complete the first three phases will be provided with a conditional job offer and advance to the additional phases, which include:
APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to Phase 2 of the selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This is a flexibly staffed position with the opportunity to advance to the Airport Police & Fire Officer II level upon management's assessment that the incumbent is performing adequately and has successfully completed training as an Airport Police & Fire Officer I (APFO 1). When an employee advances from APFO 1 to APFO 2 status, this constitutes moving from pay range 75 to 77.
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) 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.
OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS
Applicants that do not currently live in Anchorage, Alaska will be responsible for all travel and lodging costs to complete phases that involve in-person appointments (oral board interview and computerized voice stress analysis). Special arrangements may be made with the recruitment manager to combine in-person appointments or plan for remote solutions to help minimize travel, however, this is not a guarantee.
LATERAL ADVANCED PAY STEP PLACEMENT
Upon hire, a new employee may be placed up to Step D on the pay schedule based on years of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer or Aircraft Recue Firefighter. Lateral applicants may also potentially have a shorter probationary period, meaning it is possible to complete probation in less than a year and go from APFO I to APFO II, having an associative effect on their pay grade of 75 to 77 respectively. Current AP - PSEA Airport Police & Fire Officers pay schedules can be viewed at Payroll Salary Schedules (alaska.gov).
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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Recruitment Manager:
Corporal Steven Heilman
steve.heilman@alaska.gov
Deputy Chief:
DC Dave Schulling
dave.schulling@alaska.gov
Note: Do not call the department to inquire about your application status.
GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES ON-LINE PORTAL QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Should you encounter any issues accessing your account, or with the platform in general, please contact Guardian anytime via phone or email: (415) 655-2240 or e-mail support@guardianalliancetechnologies.com.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits