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Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO)
2 positions

Location: Nanwalek, Chenega Bay
Opening Date:February 2, 2012
Salary: DOE
Closing Date: Until Filled

Positon Summary
Under the supervision of the EMS & Safety Program Manager, 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 and rescue.  The VPSO will work closely with the local Village Council and the Alaska State Troopers. Position is dependent upon annual funding.

Qualifications

• State of Alaska Police Standards for VPSO
• 21 years of age or older
• US Citizen
• High school 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) 743-0644. Attach a resume if desired. 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.