North Slope Borough, AK
Salary:
$35.45 Hourly Location :
Barrow, AK Job Type:
Full time Job Number:
13-25-010 Department:
Police Division:
Support Services Opening Date:
10/06/2025 Closing Date:
10/17/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and ambulance services; identifies and dispatches appropriate police units, gathers and relays critical information to law enforcement officers, documents calls and responses; complies with Police Department policies and procedures to assure the safety of officers, emergency services personnel and the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency calls by telephone or radio; projects positive support of the department and Borough organizations at all times.
Prioritizes calls for service and determines appropriate personnel to respond.
Interviews callers and gathers details on complaints; relays pertinent information to officers and emergency services personnel; provides information and assistance to the public.
Dispatches calls for service to available officers and emergency services personnel.
Maintains status and awareness of Police patrol units and monitors alarms; tracks the location and activity of all officers on duty.
Provides detailed call information to officers and emergency services personnel as needed; monitor message traffic and relays important information to officers.
Perform inquiries and criminal history checks for officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
Types all emergency assistance calls into the computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident logs; inputs and updates information into the APSIN/NCIC computer system;
Contacts other law enforcement agencies and emergency services personnel for additional information and resources as needed, and relays pertinent information regarding incidents.
Notify key Borough personnel on critical incidents.
Participates in activities that promote the Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee's photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Police and Fire Departments' standard policies, and Borough policies and procedures related to dispatching law enforcement officers and other emergency services.
Knowledge of personal computers, law enforcement communications equipment, and related hardware and software.
Knowledge of law enforcement patrol and emergency services procedures.
Knowledge of Borough geographical area, road systems, and the locations of important buildings.
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, in emergency and stressful situations.
Skill in obtaining information from hostile or emotional citizens.
Skill in communicating clearly and relaying details accurately.
Ability to respond quickly in a noisy, fast paced environment as listening is an essential skill.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
One year of computer work experience;
Must obtain CPR, Basic First Aid, and APSIN certification within 60 days of hire and maintain as required;
Must obtain Basic Telecommunicator Course certification within 6 months of hire;
Ability to type 45 words per minute;
Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character. The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees. 01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
Yes No
03
Which best describes your level of education?
Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate
04
How many years of computer work experience do you have?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
05
If you do have at least one year of computer work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the work experience. 06
Do you have the ability to type 45 words per minute?
Yes No
07
Do you have the ability to complete a typing test as required to test words per minute?
Yes No
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jeffery Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Josephine Okesene/Gaftynn Pauta) for this position?
Yes No
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
Father Father-in-Law Step-Father Mother Mother-in-Law Step-Mother Brother Brother-in-Law Step-Brother Sister Sister-in-Law Step-Sister Son Son-in-Law Step-Son Daughter Daughter-in-Law Step-Daughter Wife Husband
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jeffery Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Josephine Okesene/Gaftynn Pauta) of this position?
Yes No
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Department Director Immediate Supervisor
Required Question
$35.45 Hourly Location :
Barrow, AK Job Type:
Full time Job Number:
13-25-010 Department:
Police Division:
Support Services Opening Date:
10/06/2025 Closing Date:
10/17/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and ambulance services; identifies and dispatches appropriate police units, gathers and relays critical information to law enforcement officers, documents calls and responses; complies with Police Department policies and procedures to assure the safety of officers, emergency services personnel and the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency calls by telephone or radio; projects positive support of the department and Borough organizations at all times.
Prioritizes calls for service and determines appropriate personnel to respond.
Interviews callers and gathers details on complaints; relays pertinent information to officers and emergency services personnel; provides information and assistance to the public.
Dispatches calls for service to available officers and emergency services personnel.
Maintains status and awareness of Police patrol units and monitors alarms; tracks the location and activity of all officers on duty.
Provides detailed call information to officers and emergency services personnel as needed; monitor message traffic and relays important information to officers.
Perform inquiries and criminal history checks for officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
Types all emergency assistance calls into the computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident logs; inputs and updates information into the APSIN/NCIC computer system;
Contacts other law enforcement agencies and emergency services personnel for additional information and resources as needed, and relays pertinent information regarding incidents.
Notify key Borough personnel on critical incidents.
Participates in activities that promote the Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee's photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Police and Fire Departments' standard policies, and Borough policies and procedures related to dispatching law enforcement officers and other emergency services.
Knowledge of personal computers, law enforcement communications equipment, and related hardware and software.
Knowledge of law enforcement patrol and emergency services procedures.
Knowledge of Borough geographical area, road systems, and the locations of important buildings.
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, in emergency and stressful situations.
Skill in obtaining information from hostile or emotional citizens.
Skill in communicating clearly and relaying details accurately.
Ability to respond quickly in a noisy, fast paced environment as listening is an essential skill.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
One year of computer work experience;
Must obtain CPR, Basic First Aid, and APSIN certification within 60 days of hire and maintain as required;
Must obtain Basic Telecommunicator Course certification within 6 months of hire;
Ability to type 45 words per minute;
Ability to pass a thorough personal-history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character. The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees. 01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
Yes No
03
Which best describes your level of education?
Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate
04
How many years of computer work experience do you have?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
05
If you do have at least one year of computer work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the work experience. 06
Do you have the ability to type 45 words per minute?
Yes No
07
Do you have the ability to complete a typing test as required to test words per minute?
Yes No
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jeffery Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Josephine Okesene/Gaftynn Pauta) for this position?
Yes No
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
Father Father-in-Law Step-Father Mother Mother-in-Law Step-Mother Brother Brother-in-Law Step-Brother Sister Sister-in-Law Step-Sister Son Son-in-Law Step-Son Daughter Daughter-in-Law Step-Daughter Wife Husband
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jeffery Brown) or Immediate Supervisor (Josephine Okesene/Gaftynn Pauta) of this position?
Yes No
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Department Director Immediate Supervisor
Required Question