Important Information
To apply for the Juneau Police Department, simply register on this website by selecting any testing date & location in order to complete the written test and physical fitness test. If the location you select only offers the written test, you will still need to complete and pass the fitness test in order to continue in our recruitment process. (More info on that below in the 'Remote Testing Allowed' section.)
The next testing date in Juneau is June 17-19, 2020.
A sample test schedule in Juneau is as follows:
Wednesday: 0830 hours - Register for testing which begins at 0900 and ends at appx 1330 (no lunch break allowed)
Thursday: 0900 hours - Physical Fitness Agility Test (time needed depends on number of candidates, appx 1-2 hours)
Thursday: 1300 hours - Oral Board interviews (1 hour per candidate, scheduled every hour, beginning at 1300 hours)
Friday: 0800 hours - Oral Board interviews continued (1 hour per candidate, scheduled every hour, beginning at 0800 hours)
Friday: 1300 hours - PHQ/SAR written testing (approximately 3 hours)
NOTE: If the Juneau Police Department is the only agency for which you are applying, PST's Personal History Statement (PHS) is NOT required!
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Do you already have at least one year of law enforcement experience? If so, you may qualify as a lateral applicant and need only to submit an application form to the City and Borough of Juneau at: https://beta.juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities/entry/4478
Community Information
Juneau is Alaska's capital city. It is located in the "panhandle" of Southeast Alaska and is approximately 500 miles southeast of Anchorage and 900 miles north of Seattle. Juneau is accessible only by air and sea. The economy is based largely on government and tourism. Juneau provides a safe and healthy family environment. The city is served by six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, a charter school, and the University of Alaska, Southeast. The community has a modern hospital. The city also has two museums, five libraries, two theatrical groups, a symphony, baseball and softball fields, indoor swimming pools, several boat harbors, an ice rink, a golf course, and a ski area. It is situated in a maritime rain forest that abounds with stunning scenery and many recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking, kayaking and wildlife viewing.
For more info on Juneau, please visit:
https://choosejuneau.org/
Department Information
Juneau Police Department Mission Statement
In partnership with the people of Juneau, our mission is to make our city a place where people can live safely and without fear.
The department provides general police services to the City and Borough of Juneau, covering an area of 3,081 square miles and a population of approximately 32,000. The department consists of 2 divisions: Operations and Police Services. Within these divisions, there are 5 primary units: Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Community Service, Records and Communications. Due to Juneau's isolated geographic location, JPD is required to remain self-sufficient. Therefore, the department also maintains specialized teams in SWAT, Bomb Squad and Hostage Negotiation. JPD strives to provide regular and current training to all staff and operates from a modern facility that includes an up-to-date computerized dispatch center and records unit.
Area Information
County: Juneau
Population: Appx 32,000
# of Staff: 97
Hiring Status
Juneau Police Department - Police Officer has 7 vacancies.
The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is June 16, 2020.
Number of Current Vacancies: 7 sworn positions; once all open positions have been filled, an eligibility list will be established.
Salary Information
Base Rate: $32.60 per hour ($67,808 annually). Higher starting salary offered for college degrees and/or advanced experience.
Benefit Information
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage for employee/spouse/family, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, deferred compensation program, state retirement plan, uniforms and most equipment provided initially with $1,300/yr equipment allowance, 169 hours of leave during the first year (more during additional years), and 12 paid holidays. The department also participates in a $10,000 longevity bonus program after 4, 8, 12, and 16 years of employment as a JPD officer.
For more info, please visit: https://3tb2gc2mxpvu3uwt0l20tbhq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Benefit-Summary-Packet-General-7-2019.pdf
Juneau Police Department - Police Officer Requirements
| Category |
Requirement |
Required at time of... |
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Hire |
| Minimum Age |
21
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| US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident |
Must be a US citizen or a resident alien who is legally authorized to work in the United States.
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| High School Grad/ GED |
Yes
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| Driver's License Required |
Valid Alaska driver's license
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| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult |
None
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| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile |
None.
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| Ability to Read & Write the English Language |
Yes
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| Vision Requirements |
Must have normal color discrimination, normal binocular coordination, normal peripheral vision and corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye.
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| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification |
The department will send recruits with no previous law enforcement experience to the Public Safety Academy in Sitka, Alaska, for its 16-week training program
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant |
We only consider the most recent score
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| Remote Testing Allowed |
If an applicant tests at a PST location that only offers the written test, the applicant must still take and pass the physical fitness test before moving forward in our recruitment process. To learn more about fitness testing options in your area, please contact remotetest@publicsafetytesting.com
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Juneau Police Department - Police Officer Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.
| Category |
Disqualifier |
| Driving |
| Automatic |
Convicted of two or more DWI offenses by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court during the 10 years immediately before the date of hire. |
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| Drug Usage |
| Automatic |
Has illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance unless the person was under the age of 21 at the time of the act and the act occurred more than 10 years before the date of hire. |
| Automatic |
Since turning 21 has used an illegal controlled substance other than marijuana, even once, within ten years of submitting an application. |
| Automatic |
Since turning 21 has used marijuana, even once, within one year of submitting an application. |
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| Criminal Activity |
| Automatic |
Any adult felony conviction. |
| Potential |
Juvenile felony convictions will reviewed on a case by case basis. |
| Automatic |
Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute. |
| Automatic |
Has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court. |
| Automatic |
Has been convicted of two or more misdemeanor crimes other than traffic within the 10 years immediately before the date of hire. |
| Automatic |
Has been convicted during the ten years immediately before the date of this application of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person by any of the courts mentioned above. |
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| Employment |
| Automatic |
Lied during any stage of the hiring process. |
| Automatic |
Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process. |
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