About the role
Job Summary
Alaska State Troopers are vital members of law enforcement dedicated to preserving public safety, enforcing laws, and protecting Alaska’s people and resources. This role requires integrity, leadership, and the ability to make quick decisions in diverse and challenging environments, from urban centers to remote villages accessible only by air or water. Troopers investigate crimes, respond to emergencies, and build meaningful relationships within their communities.
What You Will Be Doing
- Conduct criminal investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare detailed reports.
- Enforce traffic laws and ensure highway safety.
- Respond to emergencies, manage conflicts, and de-escalate dangerous situations.
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
- Assist with incidents involving wildlife or domestic animals.
- Serve as rural and near-urban law enforcement, providing full police services to communities without local departments.
- Build trust through community engagement and proactive policing.
Who We Are Looking For
- 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy.
- U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Commitment to integrity and community service.
- Willingness to relocate to an assigned training post (Fairbanks, Palmer/Wasilla, Soldotna)
- No felony convictions.
- No domestic violence convictions.
- No marijuana use within the past year.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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