Public Safety Dispatcher jobs in Wasilla, AK

The Public Safety Dispatcher handles emergency and non-emergency phone calls from customers and employees. Notifies officers or guards of activity requiring security presence. Being a Public Safety Dispatcher typically reports to a supervisor. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Public Safety Dispatcher may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Public Safety Technician 1
  • State of Alaska
  • Dillingham, AK FULL_TIME

  • This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
    Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
    This position will perform semi-skilled work, frequently in remote field locations, to ensure that mobile facilities and transportation equipment are operational. You will have the opportunity to assist Wildlife Troopers in accomplishing departmental objectives through unique and interesting conditions by way of stakeouts, assisting in patrols on marine vessels, aircraft, vehicles, off-road vehicles, and performing maintenance on buildings, vessels, etc.

    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 Department of Public Safety, Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers, is recruiting for a Public Safety Technician I in Dillingham. You will have the opportunity to work in varying outdoor environmental conditions as well as some time spent in an office setting. State bunkhouse room for the employee only is provided for the position.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
    To succeed in this position, the incumbent will demonstrate the following:
    • Ability to set up camp independently in a wilderness situation.
    • Experience using hazardous equipment, such as firearms, chain saws, etc.
    • Experience operating boats more than 24 feet in length.
    • Ability to perform general building maintenance, to include plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
    • Ability to spend long periods of time in close quarters while at sea on vessels between 29-156 feet in length.

      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.
    More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

    Minimum Qualifications

    Eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.
    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.

    Additional Required Information

    COVER LETTER
    A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

    MEDICAL EXAM
    The successful applicant will need to provide a current medical exam showing fitness to perform the essential duties of this position at their own expense.


    FIREARMS
    This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

    A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

    If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

    APSIN
    Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

    BACKGROUND CHECK
    This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

    EDUCATION
    To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
    Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
    For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

    NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

    MULTIPLE VACANCIES
    This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

    EEO STATEMENT
    The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
    This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

    NOTICE
    If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

    WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
    Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

    For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

    Contact Information

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

    Jesslyn McGowan
    Phone: 269-0388
    Fax: 269-5616
    jesslyn.mcgowan@alaska.gov


    Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

    The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

    For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

    Insurance Benefits
    • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
      • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.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)
    Optional Insurance Benefits
    • 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

    Retirement Benefits
    • 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
    See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
    Paid Leave & Other Benefits
    • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
    • Eleven paid holidays a year

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Director of Public Safety
  • PeopleAK
  • Anchorage, AK OTHER
  • King Cove, AK (On-site) $125,000 DOE and great benefits! Imagine working in a historic premier coastal fishing community in Alaska. The real Alaska. Accessible only by air and water. Like it so far If...
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Director of Public Safety
  • PeopleAK
  • King Cove, AK FULL_TIME
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Village Public Safety Officer
  • Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
  • False Pass, AK FULL_TIME
  • False Pass, Alaska Village Public Safety Officer Job Announcement Recruiting for a Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO): Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position is in False Pass, Alaska a remote comm...
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Village Public Safety Officer
  • Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
  • ANCHORAGE, AK FULL_TIME
  • Adak, Alaska Village Public Safety Officer Job Announcement Recruiting for a Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO): Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position is in Adak, Alaska a remote community locate...
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Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO)
  • Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
  • ANCHORAGE, AK FULL_TIME
  • Village Public Safety Officer Location: Adak, AlaskaFull -time (37.5 hours per week) Rate of Pay: $60,040 - $112,944 DOE Benefits including housing assistance Duties: Include but are not limited to la...
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Network Support Technician II
  • GCI
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Job Description GCI's Network Support Technician II will provide initial exceptional network technical support to custom...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Network Support Technician III
  • GCI
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Job Description GCI's Network Support Technician III will provide initial exceptional network technical support to custo...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Driver Warehouse Worker
  • Valley Charities Inc
  • Wasilla, AK
  • Job Description Job Description Experience: Previous Warehouse work, minimum of two years preferred; retail experience p...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Ground Operations Crew Member
  • JetBlue
  • Wasilla, AK
  • JetBlue is seeking Part-Time Ground Operations Crew to step onboard and join a team working towards the ultimate mission...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Order Picker
  • Walmart
  • Palmer, AK
  • **Job Summary:** As an Order Picker at Walmart, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently selecting merchan...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Picker / Packer
  • Walmart
  • Wasilla, AK
  • **Job Title: Picker/Packer** **Job Summary:** As a Picker/Packer at Walmart, you will play a critical role in the fulfil...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incent...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Janitor/Porter - ($16/hr Plus $750 Sign On Bonus) CITC
  • Nana Regional Corporation
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Job DescriptionSummaryThis position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to ke...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States and the sixth-largest city in Alaska. It is located on the northern point of Cook Inlet in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley of the southcentral part of the state. The city's population was 7,831 at the 2010 census, up from 5,469 in 2000. Estimates in 2016 put the population at roughly 9,748. Wasilla is the largest city in the borough and a part of the Anchorage metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 396,142 in 2013. Established at the intersection of the Alaska Railroad and Old Carle Wagon Road, the city prospered at th...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Public Safety Dispatcher jobs
$35,155 to $51,038
Wasilla, Alaska area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago
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