Employment
Career Opportunities at Chugachmiut
Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO)
Location: Port Graham, Chenega Bay, Nanwalek and Tatitlek (one position each)
Salary: DOE
Open: December 9, 2009
Closed: Open until filled
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the EMS & Safety Program Manger, the position provides public safety services including the enforcement of local ordinances and state laws. It also requires participation in and development of public safety education, emergency response to fire, medical emergencies, and search & rescue. The VPSO will work closely with the local Village Council and the Alaska State Troopers. Position is dependent upon annual funding.
- State of AK Police Standards for VPSO
- 21 years of age or older
- US Citizen
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass State and Federal Background checks (with no barrier crimes)
- Must pass Medical/Psychological evaluation
Work Conditions
Chugachmiut employees strive both for excellence in the services they provide and, through our Employee Values Statement, to serve with integrity. This requires working in an environment where blame and shame are not tolerated. Instead, we use Lean Administration tools for managing processes, and Baldrige quality criteria for measurement of effectiveness. Effective communication is essential in a Lean/Baldrige workplace and employees must learn how to share problems with fellow employees with a purpose of solving them.
Chugachmiut offers a smoke, drug, and alcohol free work environment. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch, to include a 37.5 hour work week. Incumbent must be willing and able to travel in small aircraft occasionally throughout the Chugachmiut service area.
Application:
Please
download an application here or call (907)
562-4155 or 1-800-478-4155. Mail application to: Chugachmiut Human
Resources, 1840 Bragaw St., Ste 110, Anchorage, AK 99508-3463 or fax
to (907) 563-2891. Resumes without an application will not be accepted.
Chugachmiut is an EOE that practices diversity in its hiring
practices with Native Preference under P.L. 93-638. Certification
must accompany application to be considered for preference.
Applicants for open positions should fill out an application and attach resume if desired.
Chugachmiut does not accept resumes without signed applications. Chugachmiut practices Native Preference under P.L. 93-638. Certification must be attached to application for preference consideration.