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Public Safety Technician 1/2 (12-3105)
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The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)This recruitment is open Nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.**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: Ability to set up camp independently in a wilderness situationExperience using hazardous equipment, such as firearms, chain saws, etc.Experience operating boats more than 24 feet in lengthAbility to perform vessel and off-road vehicle maintenanceAbility to spend long periods of time in close quarters while at sea on vessels between 29-156 feet in lengthThe 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/
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 1:Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2:Must be eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at time of employment.ANDSix months of experience performing patrol and surveillance duties and identifying, recording violations, and documenting criminal activity. This work experience is met by service as a Public Safety Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.ORSix months of field experience involving fish or wildlife management, habitat protection. This experience includes work such as a Fish and Wildlife Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.ORSix months of experience as a commercial fisher; licensed hunting or registered sport fishing guide; or assistant, deckhand, or similar person who worked directly under the supervision of, and on the same vessel/hunting trip as, a licensed or registered guide.ORSix months of qualifying military experience that involved working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, and patrolling and surveillance duties.ORSix months of experience performing semi-skilled duties working in and/or around aircraft. This experience includes work such as general labor and maintenance of aircraft equipment and/or facilities; cleaning, washing, and/or assisting with fueling aircraft to return to field; or other support tasks. 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. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at: Rachael RichardsonAdministrative Assistant 2Phone: 907-269-0027rachael.richardson@alaska.gov
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)This recruitment is open Nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.**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: Ability to set up camp independently in a wilderness situationExperience using hazardous equipment, such as firearms, chain saws, etc.Experience operating boats more than 24 feet in lengthAbility to perform vessel and off-road vehicle maintenanceAbility to spend long periods of time in close quarters while at sea on vessels between 29-156 feet in lengthThe 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/
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 1:Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2:Must be eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at time of employment.ANDSix months of experience performing patrol and surveillance duties and identifying, recording violations, and documenting criminal activity. This work experience is met by service as a Public Safety Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.ORSix months of field experience involving fish or wildlife management, habitat protection. This experience includes work such as a Fish and Wildlife Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.ORSix months of experience as a commercial fisher; licensed hunting or registered sport fishing guide; or assistant, deckhand, or similar person who worked directly under the supervision of, and on the same vessel/hunting trip as, a licensed or registered guide.ORSix months of qualifying military experience that involved working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, and patrolling and surveillance duties.ORSix months of experience performing semi-skilled duties working in and/or around aircraft. This experience includes work such as general labor and maintenance of aircraft equipment and/or facilities; cleaning, washing, and/or assisting with fueling aircraft to return to field; or other support tasks. 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. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at: Rachael RichardsonAdministrative Assistant 2Phone: 907-269-0027rachael.richardson@alaska.gov
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