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Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy
Must be conversant in both spoken and written English
Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy
Must be conversant in both spoken and written English
Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months
Must possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States or its Territories
Must be free of excessive moving violations and recent license actions (canceled, revoked, suspended, limited, or SR-22 requirement)
Drug Misconduct
Drug misconduct is closely scrutinized and recent drug use may be cause for elimination from the hiring process, including:
Marijuana use within the last year
Use of illegal narcotics within the last ten years
Manufacture/sale of illegal narcotics as an adult
Drug misconduct while employed in a law enforcement position
Prescription drug use without a prescription unless there was an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use
Felony conduct with sufficient evidence available for submission to the DA for prosecution
Misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years
Any conviction related to domestic violence
Any criminal charges within the last twelve months
Has not been on court-ordered probation within three years of application date
While employed as a peace officer, fire marshal, correctional officer, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO), Court Services Officer (CSO), military police officer, licensed security guard or officer, or similar position anywhere or in any jurisdiction (pertains to incidents occurring on duty or off duty)
Excessive use of force
Dishonesty
Termination for cause or resignation under threat of discharge
Police certification denied or revoked by the APSC or the equivalent licensing authority in another jurisdiction
Same qualifications as STATE TROOPER RECRUIT (above) plus the following:
Currently employed in the Department of Public Safety as a State Trooper Recruit, at least six months experience as a State Trooper Recruit, satisfactory completion of Department of Public Safety Field Training and determined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Police Standards Council to be eligible to possess a police officer "Basic Certificate" issued by the Council
Possession of, or eligible for reinstatement of, an active police officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council;
Twelve months of work experience as a police officer AND possession of an active police officer certificate issued by a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska that is recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council
Convictions or court-ordered probation are recognized either by a civilian court in Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory or by a military court
a crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court if that crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed
is a misdemeanor or felony 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
Qualifying work experience as a police officer is defined as active employment in a police force organized by a state or a political subdivision of a state whose basic purpose and function is to maintain peace and order and prevent and investigate criminal offenses
Experience performing police functions while serving in the Armed Forces is not considered qualifying work experience
Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer
Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing
Benefits
As an Alaska State Trooper/Alaska Wildlife Trooper, you will have a rewarding career and receive paid high-caliber training and benefits at no expense to you while attending the academy
The diversity of available assignments and locations helps Troopers engage in a wide variety of career choices
OUT OF STATE AIRFARE REIMBURSEMENT
Out of State applicants now have the option to have their airfare reimbursed up to $750.00 by the Recruitment Unit
Reimbursements will only be made for applicants that pass their PFT and complete their testing week in Anchorage
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
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information
AVTEC
Correctional Officers
Mt
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same *** partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Responsibilities
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property
The below requirements pertain to incidents occurring on duty or off duty
Misconduct (including misuse of official position or authority)
Perjury
All instructions must be followed explicitly, and all forms must be completed neatly and thoroughly
Users will be required to use this online portal, and all necessary documents are required to be uploaded into this portal by the applicant
The next three testing weeks are December 2-6, 2024, February 3-7, 2025, and March 24-28 (the February and March testing dates may change)
Job description
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Troopers work in a wide variety of law enforcement fields and, later in their careers are eventually able to request assignments that fit their personal interests. General areas of enforcement include rural law enforcement, highway law enforcement, near-urban patrol work, and serious criminal investigations. The Alaska State Trooper/Alaska Wildlife Trooper position is among the most demanding of any law enforcement agency.
WHERE YOU WILL BE DOING IT
Trooper recruits will be stationed in one of our three training posts after completion of their academy. Our three training posts are located in Fairbanks, Palmer/Wasilla, and Soldotna. The Alaska Department of Public Safety Training Academy is in Sitka, Alaska.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND CULTURE

The mission of the Divisions of Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and preserve Alaska’s resources. The work that a Trooper performs within their community contributed to the of Alaska.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

As an Alaska State Trooper/Alaska Wildlife Trooper, you will have a rewarding career and receive paid high-caliber training and benefits at no expense to you while attending the academy. The diversity of available assignments and locations helps Troopers engage in a wide variety of career choices.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT
The Alaska State Troopers/Alaska Wildlife Troopers serve primarily as rural police officers. Alaska does not have counties, Sheriff’s Offices, or Deputies, requiring Troopers to provide complete law enforcement services for areas outside of the traditional “city limits” of most Alaska cities. Some Troopers choose to serve in very rural areas, where the only transportation is by air, riverboat, snow machine, or four-wheeler. Some choose to remain on the road system, in semi-rural areas. While others choose to live in Southeast Alaska, where travel options include both air and ferry, and town sizes vary from under a thousand to over 35,000.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy.
• Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.
• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
• Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months

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: http://dps.alaska.gov/

To view the general description and example of duties for a State Trooper/ State Trooper Recruit please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

General Overview of Job Requirements
The following job qualifications are stated in general terms for purposes of this job posting only. Applicants will be evaluated based on Alaska Administrative Code 13 AAC 85: Minimum Standards for Police Officers as well as the Alaska Department of Public Safety Background and Selection Requirements.

STATE TROOPER RECRUIT
General Qualifications
Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy. Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.

Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months.

Driving Record
Must possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States or its Territories.
Must be free of excessive moving violations and recent license actions (canceled, revoked, suspended, limited, or SR-22 requirement).

Drug Misconduct
Drug misconduct is closely scrutinized and recent drug use may be cause for elimination from the hiring process, including:
• ********* use within the last year.
• Use of illegal narcotics within the last ten years.
• Manufacture/sale of illegal narcotics as an adult.
• Drug misconduct while employed in a law enforcement position.
• Prescription drug use without a prescription unless there was an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use.

Criminal History
Adult criminal history is closely scrutinized and the following MAY be cause for elimination from the hiring process:
• Felony conduct with sufficient evidence available for submission to the DA for prosecution.
• Misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years.
• Any conviction related to domestic violence.
• Any criminal charges within the last twelve months.
• Has not been on court-ordered probation within three years of application date.

Professional Conduct
The below requirements pertain to incidents occurring on duty or off duty. While employed as a peace officer, fire marshal, correctional officer, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO), Court Services Officer (CSO), military police officer, licensed security guard or officer, or similar position anywhere or in any jurisdiction (pertains to incidents occurring on duty or off duty). The applicant must be free of:
• Misconduct (including misuse of official position or authority)
• Perjury
• Excessive use of force.
• Dishonesty
• Termination for cause or resignation under threat of discharge.
• Police certification denied or revoked by the APSC or the equivalent licensing authority in another jurisdiction.

ALASKA STATE TROOPER (Lateral)
Same qualifications as STATE TROOPER RECRUIT (above) plus the following:
Currently employed in the Department of Public Safety as a State Trooper Recruit, at least six months experience as a State Trooper Recruit, satisfactory completion of Department of Public Safety Field Training and determined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Police Standards Council to be eligible to possess a police officer "Basic Certificate" issued by the Council.

-OR-
Possession of, or eligible for reinstatement of, an active police officer certificate issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council;
-OR-
Twelve months of work experience as a police officer AND possession of an active police officer certificate issued by a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska that is recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council.

DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class:
Convictions or court-ordered probation are recognized either by a civilian court in Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory or by a military court.
Misdemeanors are recognized as:
• a crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed.
• a crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court if that crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.

A crime of domestic violence means an offense that:
• is a misdemeanor or felony 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.

Qualifying work experience as a police officer is defined as active employment in a police force organized by a state or a political subdivision of a state whose basic purpose and function is to maintain peace and order and prevent and investigate criminal offenses. Experience performing police functions while serving in the Armed Forces is not considered qualifying work experience.

Additional Required Information

IMPORTANT NOTE
All initial communication with applicants will be conducted via email. It is imperative that applicants provide a valid email address when applying and check email frequently during the application process. Applicants who have a change in email address during this application process must notify the Recruitment Unit immediately.

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.

NOTIFICATION OF NEXT PHASE-
Within five (5) business days after the submission of your job application, applicants who meet minimum qualifications, department requirements, or met lateral qualifications, will receive an email message from @guardianalliancetechnologies.com. As part of the hiring process, Alaska State Troopers conducts a thorough background investigation of all candidates using the web-based Guardian platform to securely collect all required information and documentation for your investigation within 15 days of receiving the link. All applicants will be required to utilize this online portal by first creating a log-in for the portal, then following the applicant instructions. Users will be required to use this online portal, and all necessary documents are required to be uploaded into this portal by the applicant. Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer.

Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing. The Final Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) will be submitted via a ZendTo link that will be provided at a later time. All PFT’s will be due about a week before your in-person testing in Anchorage. The next three testing weeks are December 2-6, 2024, February 3-7, 2025, and March 24-28 (the February and March testing dates may change).

OUT OF STATE AIRFARE REIMBURSEMENT

Out of State applicants now have the option to have their airfare reimbursed up to $750.00 by the Recruitment Unit. Reimbursements will only be made for applicants that pass their PFT and complete their testing week in Anchorage. Contact the recruitment unit for more details of the airfare reimbursement.

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should outline your desire to become an Alaska State Trooper, as well as your special skills, education, training, and relevant experience. Please attach the cover letter to your profile in Guardian. Do not send it directly to the Recruitment Unit.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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 [email protected].

CONTACT INFORMATION:
• Alaska State Trooper Recruitment email address: [email protected]
• Alaska State Trooper Recruitment toll-free phone number: 877-258-7667
• Alaska State Trooper Recruitment fax number: 907-269-5751

Sergeant Derek Cottle
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (907) 269-5976/(907) 328-9555
Fax: 907-269-5751

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 [email protected].

For applicant password assistance please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://workplace.alaska.gov/

PO Box 110201
Juneau, AK 99811
(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

Sergeant Derek Cottle
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (907) 269-5976/(907) 328-9555
Fax: 907-269-5751

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
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits
• Group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same *** partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year