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506 Second Street, Craig Alaska
Officer Minimum Requirements & Application Process
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Craig Police Department
506 Second Street  
Craig, Alaska 99921

At this time the Craig Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has demonstrated the intent to become a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of initial testing.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must be physically sound and free from physical defects which would adversely affect performance as a police officer.(To be determined during a medical examination.)

DISQUALIFIERS:

The following will disqualify you from being hired as a Craig Police Officer:

Felony conviction

Misdemeanor conviction for:

Domestic violence (DV)
Crime of moral turpitude
Crime of dishonesty
Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another
Conviction of any two misdemeanors within ten years of application.
Conviction for two or more DWI offenses. 
Driving privileges suspended, revoked or cancelled within the last three years
Illegal manufacture, transport or sale of a controlled substance.
Illegal use of any controlled substance other than marijuana within ten years of date of hire unless under the age of 21 at the time of the act.
Use of marijuana within five years.

Applicants must have a current Alaska Police Standards Council Certificate, approved academy, or equivalent out of state certification or training enabling Alaska Certification with the 80 hour Alaska Police Standards Transition Academy.

Applicants must complete the Alaska Police Standard Council Form F-3 and Craig Police Department Application.  Once the application has been accepted, applicants will be contacted and asked to proceed to the next level.
  • An initial background investigation will be done.
  • Upon successfully passing the initial background investigation:                                
  • Oral board interview will be conducted and can be telephonic.
  • If necessary, a physical agility test will be performed.
  • Psychological testing will be given.
  • A complete physical will be done only on Alaska Police Standard Council form F-2.
  • Chief's interview.
  • Conditional offer of employment will be given.
  • Drug screening performed (paid by the City of Craig).
The applicant must pass all the above steps to be eligible to become a law enforcement officer. If the applicant cannot pass all the above, he or she will no longer be considered for employment.


BENEFITS:

Pay Rate $41,000 - $52,000 plus On Call Pay, Over Time, Holidays.
Health Insurance for employee and family members after six months
State PERS Retirement System after one year of employment
12 days paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave annually
Additionally, employees will receive one day times the number of their years of service added to their leave on their anniversary month each year as a longevity bonus (Example: 5 years service = 5 days added)

PROBATION:

All officers and dispatchers are required to sign a pre-employment agreement, which places them on a probationary status for a minimum of one year.  Probationary employees can be released from employment, without cause, at any time during that probationary period.  Probationary officers will be taken off probationary status only upon meeting the following criteria:

1.  Completion of Field Training Officer Program.

2.  Minimum of one year of full time employment with the Department.

3.  Awarded a State of Alaska Basic Police Officer Certification.

City of Craig Police Officer Application Application