Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO)

Summary Job Goal:

Under the direction of the VPSO Coordinator, the VPSO will provide Police, Fire, Emergency Trauma Treatment, Water Safety, and Search and Rescue Coordination for assigned village in the AVCP Region. Additionally, the VPSO may also monitor Probation and Parole of assigned village

Performance Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Law Enforcement:

1. Patrols and enforces curfews.
2. Investigates misdemeanor crimes and completes written reports.
3. Assists troopers during investigations of felonies.
4. Completes all required reports on time.

• Fire Protection

1. Maintains fire equipment.
2. Conducts fire drills at schools.
3. Conducts fire department meetings.
4. Works with the volunteer fire fighters in firefighting techniques.
5. Conducts fire prevention surveys.

• Search and Rescue

1. Organizes a search and rescue team or acts as the liaison for the Department of Public Safety in the community.
2. Works with the SAR team members.
3. Maintains a list of available SAR equipment and supplies on hand.
4. Coordinates SAR's with the assistance of the Alaska State Troopers (AST).

• General Public Safety

1. Assists as a first responder in a disaster situation such as a flood, fire, or other event that threatens the safety of persons and/or property.
2. Assists health aides in emergency situations.
3. Provides public safety information to schools and the public.
4. Provides dog control and vaccinations for rabies when trained to do so.
5. Performs water and snow machine safety.

• Probation/Parole Monitoring

1. Documents personal contact with specified probationers and parolees at least twice per month, or as requested by the Supervisor of the District Probation Office for the Department of Corrections.

• Maintain and protect privacy of confidential information.