New job Special Investigator 1 (PCN 9014) in Alaska

• Successful ability to interpret, comprehend, and communicate statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in conducting investigations, detecting or verifying suspected violations, gathering and analyzing facts, reasoning logically, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations, and prepare complete and concise reports.
• Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures, rules of evidence and court procedure, principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence, sources of information used in locating persons, laws of arrests, search and seizure, and service of legal processes, and the legal rights of citizens.
• Completed law enforcement instructor development training and/or are certified instructor in law enforcement competencies; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proficiency in the use of computer technology and software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom, and Teams.

• Requires frequent travel within the State of Alaska by motor vehicle, ATV, snow machine and/or small aircraft in a variety of weather conditions, including travel to rural communities off of the road system (normally no more than 3 days during a trip). This position may be required to operate vehicles such as a snow machine or ATV while in rural communities.
• Due to the nature of the position, applicant must be 21 years of age or older to quality and must pass a background investigation including fingerprinting, medical examination and psychological evaluation as a condition of hire.
• Requires a valid Alaska Driver's license.
• Requires ability to qualify with a handgun on agency approved course of fire.
• Must possess a valid, unexpired Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) Police Officer certification OR must satisfy law enforcement training standards as specified by APSC requirements for certification as a police officer as a condition of hire
• This position is subject to exposure of tobacco and/or marijuana smoke filled environments and may have contact with inebriated or hostile individuals.

Four years advanced-level investigative work experience performing duties such as locating and gathering information, evidence and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities which included preparing reports in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication, and/or detecting and verify suspected fraud, licensing violations, and other violations of state law.

OR

Four years of full-time law enforcement experience.

Special Note:
An Alaska Driver's License is required.

Applicants applying for a position in the AMCO must meet the requirements for commission as a Special Officer with the State of Alaska as a condition of hire.

Upon appointment applicants applying for a position in the DEC Environmental Crimes Unit must meet the requirements to be Commissioned as a State of Alaska Peace Officer as designated under Alaska Statute 46.03.890.

Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, as a prerequisite to employment.

• The cover letter must describe how you possess the core competencies required for this position as they pertain to the bulleted points in the job description above. Give specific examples to demonstrate your experience.
• The cover letter must describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• The cover letter must be in standard business format.

• Post-secondary transcripts, if using to meet the minimum qualifications.

• Copies of your most recent three (3) evaluations;
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using to meet the minimum qualifications; and
• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.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)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex 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

• 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
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.