Airport Police and Fire Officer 1-LATERAL

About the role

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

• Explosives Ordinance Disposal
• Drug Interdiction Team
• Water Rescue Team
• Narcotic K9 Handler
• Honor Guard Team
• Investigations
• Training

• Special Notice: THIS POSTING IS SPECIFICALLY FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY
• YOU MUST APPLY TO THE RECRUIT POSTING FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY AS A LATERAL

In addition to the position's minimum qualifications and department requirements listed below, applicants for this job posting must qualify as an Alaska Police Standards Council lateral:

• Police Lateral -- Minimum of one year experience as a non-probationary Law Enforcement Officer and holding an active Police Certification issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council OR a police certification from a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska that is recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Out of State applicants can refer to instructions found on this APSC page. If you have further questions, the Recruitment Manager will reach out to you when your application has reached the point that the department will seek in verifying your certification reciprocity eligibility.

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.

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:

• 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 of the victim.

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.ANDBe 21 years of age or older.ANDPossess 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.ANDPossess 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.ANDPossess Fire Fighter 1 and 2 certification issued by the Alaska Fire Standards Council;ANDSuccessful 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.ANDBe 21 years of age or older within one year of hire.ANDPossess 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.ANDPossess 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.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION * *
• ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION *

Additional information

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 4 - 6 months before selections are made, but the Lateral process may be expedited. The lateral application process does not have a fixed start date like Recruit applicants, however, this posting has a targeted hire no later than MARCH 2027.

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. Lateral hires timelines will also consider when the next department Fire Academy is scheduled.

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:

• Copy of current valid driver's license
• Copy of Birth certificate/Naturalization certificate
• Copy of High School Diploma/GED Diploma or Official Certified Letter of Graduation (applicable if diploma unavailable)
• Official High school/GED transcripts
• Official College transcript(s) for all post-secondary education you have attended (if applicable)
• College Diploma(s) (if applicable - mandatory for degree pay incentive)
• DD-214 & NGB-22 - Former military members must provide discharge or separation papers showing date and type of discharge for all periods of service for each branch of military (i.e. DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form, which include the Separation and Reentry codes)
• Active Military applicants need to provide a "Statement of Service"
• Long form/lifetime driving records(s) from all states, U.S. territories, and/or countries outside of the U.S. in which you have ever held a driver's license and/or received a citation (whether convicted or not).

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.