Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) - Public Safety - Southeast Alaska

Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) Job Description ---- Tlingit & Haida employees VPSO in the following Southeast Alaska Communities: Angoon, Hydaburg, Kake, Kasaan, Klukwan, Pelican, Saxman and Thorne Bay. While we actively recruit continuously, certain locations may be filled and not currently needing placement. If you are interested in a VPSO opportunity in any one of these communities, we encourage you to apply; our VPSO recruitment team will reach out to start the discussion on VPSO opportunity in Southeast Alaska!

Job Class: Village Public Safety Officer
Department: Public Safety
Salary Grade(s): Starting at $36.29
Location of Work: Southeast Alaska
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.

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.