Central Council Tlingit Haida
Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) Job Description in Southeast Alaska communities (Angoon, Hydaburg, Kake, Kasaan, Klukwan, Pelican, Saxman, Thorne Bay). Recruitment is active, locations may be filled at any time. If you are interested in VPSO opportunities, apply and the VPSO recruitment team will start discussions on opportunities in Southeast Alaska.
Job Class: Village Public Safety Officer
Department: Public Safety
Salary Grade(s): Starting at $36.29
Location of Work: Southeast Alaska
Status: Active
Type of Position: Non-Exempt
Covered Position: Yes
Employment Category: Regular
Purpose
The Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) is responsible for ensuring public safety within the community. Primary responsibilities include law enforcement, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical response, probation and parole monitoring, search and rescue operations, and other related public safety services. Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Public Safety Coordinator and RPSOs Essential Functions
Law Enforcement: Respond to calls for services, secure scenes, and gather evidence. Interview victims and witnesses. Enforce state laws and local ordinances through patrol duties. Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes along with traffic violations. Assist Alaska State Troopers as needed. Complete required reports and documentation. Implement crime prevention and community policing strategies. Fire Prevention, Safety, and Suppression
Develop and provide training for the volunteer fire department. Operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and vehicles. Conduct home and public building fire safety inspections. Maintain inventory and schedule maintenance for firefighting equipment. Probation and Parole Monitoring
Conduct bi-monthly personal contact with assigned probationers and parolees. Obtain and document urine samples, reporting results to the District Probation Office (DPO). Provide updated photographs of supervised sex offenders annually or upon physical appearance changes. Emergency Medical Response
Maintain EMT I or ETT certification as required. Administer basic first aid and CPR when needed. Operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles and equipment. Coordinate with EMS teams and participate in emergency medical response efforts. Search and Rescue Operations
Develop and participate in community-wide Search and Rescue planning. Establish contacts with external agencies such as Alaska State Troopers and the U.S. Coast Guard. Serve as a liaison for search and rescue operations. Other Public Safety Services
Participate in public safety training and development initiatives. Maintain detailed logs and reports related to VPSO activities. Work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, including office hours, patrol duties, fire inspections, and school visits. Remain on call 24/7 unless alternative arrangements have been approved. Adequate Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment. Maintain confidentiality regarding programming matters. Adhere to the APIA Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Comply with Alaska State Troopers VPSO SAR Manual. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Community Services Program Coordinator. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien with intent to become a citizen. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must possess good moral character. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must pass a medical evaluation confirming physical, visual, and hearing ability to perform VPSO duties. Must hold a valid Alaska Driver’s License. Must pass a thorough background and a psychological evaluation. May Not Have
Any felony conviction. Misdemeanor conviction within the last five years. A misdemeanor involving dishonesty or moral turpitude. A misdemeanor assault conviction within the past ten years related to domestic violence. History of illegal controlled substance use (excluding marijuana use over one year ago). Two or more Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions. Previous denial or revocation of VPSO certification. Discharge or forced resignation from a law enforcement position for cause. Physical Requirements
Run 1.5 miles in less than 17 minutes. Perform a minimum of suggested push-ups and sit-ups as appropriate. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Demonstrate basic swimming skills. Successfully complete Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) within one year of hire. Unusual Physical Requirements Or Restrictions
Heavy physical effort (lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.). Reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, turning, twisting. Standing and walking for extended periods. Occasional sedentary work. Vision Requirements
Far acuity: See clearly at 20 feet or more. Near acuity: See clearly at 20 inches or less. Depth perception: Judge distances accurately. Color vision: Distinguish and identify different colors. Conditions of Hire
All employment at Tlingit and Haida is at-will. Employment may end at any time and for any reason unless otherwise stated in writing. Tlingit and Haida is a non-tolerance workplace. Regular employees may be required to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. A criminal background check is required for all employees; offers are conditional on federal background check results. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries
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The Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) is responsible for ensuring public safety within the community. Primary responsibilities include law enforcement, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical response, probation and parole monitoring, search and rescue operations, and other related public safety services. Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Public Safety Coordinator and RPSOs Essential Functions
Law Enforcement: Respond to calls for services, secure scenes, and gather evidence. Interview victims and witnesses. Enforce state laws and local ordinances through patrol duties. Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes along with traffic violations. Assist Alaska State Troopers as needed. Complete required reports and documentation. Implement crime prevention and community policing strategies. Fire Prevention, Safety, and Suppression
Develop and provide training for the volunteer fire department. Operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and vehicles. Conduct home and public building fire safety inspections. Maintain inventory and schedule maintenance for firefighting equipment. Probation and Parole Monitoring
Conduct bi-monthly personal contact with assigned probationers and parolees. Obtain and document urine samples, reporting results to the District Probation Office (DPO). Provide updated photographs of supervised sex offenders annually or upon physical appearance changes. Emergency Medical Response
Maintain EMT I or ETT certification as required. Administer basic first aid and CPR when needed. Operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles and equipment. Coordinate with EMS teams and participate in emergency medical response efforts. Search and Rescue Operations
Develop and participate in community-wide Search and Rescue planning. Establish contacts with external agencies such as Alaska State Troopers and the U.S. Coast Guard. Serve as a liaison for search and rescue operations. Other Public Safety Services
Participate in public safety training and development initiatives. Maintain detailed logs and reports related to VPSO activities. Work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, including office hours, patrol duties, fire inspections, and school visits. Remain on call 24/7 unless alternative arrangements have been approved. Adequate Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment. Maintain confidentiality regarding programming matters. Adhere to the APIA Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Comply with Alaska State Troopers VPSO SAR Manual. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Community Services Program Coordinator. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien with intent to become a citizen. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must possess good moral character. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must pass a medical evaluation confirming physical, visual, and hearing ability to perform VPSO duties. Must hold a valid Alaska Driver’s License. Must pass a thorough background and a psychological evaluation. May Not Have
Any felony conviction. Misdemeanor conviction within the last five years. A misdemeanor involving dishonesty or moral turpitude. A misdemeanor assault conviction within the past ten years related to domestic violence. History of illegal controlled substance use (excluding marijuana use over one year ago). Two or more Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions. Previous denial or revocation of VPSO certification. Discharge or forced resignation from a law enforcement position for cause. Physical Requirements
Run 1.5 miles in less than 17 minutes. Perform a minimum of suggested push-ups and sit-ups as appropriate. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Demonstrate basic swimming skills. Successfully complete Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) within one year of hire. Unusual Physical Requirements Or Restrictions
Heavy physical effort (lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.). Reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, turning, twisting. Standing and walking for extended periods. Occasional sedentary work. Vision Requirements
Far acuity: See clearly at 20 feet or more. Near acuity: See clearly at 20 inches or less. Depth perception: Judge distances accurately. Color vision: Distinguish and identify different colors. Conditions of Hire
All employment at Tlingit and Haida is at-will. Employment may end at any time and for any reason unless otherwise stated in writing. Tlingit and Haida is a non-tolerance workplace. Regular employees may be required to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. A criminal background check is required for all employees; offers are conditional on federal background check results. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries
Government Administration
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