Police Officer I/II

This posting is for future recruitment opportunities. Applications will be kept on file and considered for future openings as they become available.

This classification includes three progressive levels: Police Officer Recruit (Non-Sworn), Police Officer I (Sworn), and Police Officer II (Advanced Sworn).

Police Officers protect life and property and preserve the peace through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Officers interact regularly with victims, suspects, City employees, other agency personnel, and the general public. Police Officers must maintain unquestionable personal and professional integrity, demonstrate impartiality and cultural awareness, uphold a strong ethical code in both personal and professional conduct, and serve the community with courage, compassion, and respect.

Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy and the prescribed Field Training Program, officers must possess working knowledge of: • Criminal law, civil rights, and victim rights • Criminal justice and law enforcement procedures • City of Palmer Ordinances • Department policies and procedures • Scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification • Radio communications procedures • Applicable case law • The geography of the City of Palmer Officers must demonstrate the ability to: • Maintain cooperative working relationships with City officials, other agencies, and the public • Evaluate investigative procedures and determine appropriate action • Prepare clear, accurate reports and court documents • Testify clearly and professionally in court • Exercise sound judgment in emergencies • Work independently with minimal supervision

Police Officer Recruit The designation of Police Officer Recruit is a temporary, non-sworn status within the Police Officer I classification. This status applies to individuals hired who have not yet completed a Basic Police Academy certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC).

Duration and Progression This status begins on the date of hire and concludes upon successful graduation from an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC)–certified Basic Police Academy and transition to Police Officer I (Sworn). Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining good standing and successfully completing all academy requirements. Failure to complete the academy or maintain academy standards may result in separation from employment. While in Recruit status, duties are limited to: • Attending and successfully completing all academic, physical, and tactical academy requirements • Performing non-enforcement administrative tasks as assigned • Participating in ride-alongs for training purposes with prior approval Recruits do not possess police powers and may not engage in enforcement activities or represent themselves as sworn officers.