Lateral Officers
Lateral Officers
In State Lateral:
Must have been certified with APSC as a Police Officer within the last 5 years to be eligible.
Out of State Lateral:
Lateral Police Officers from outside Alaska, must have successfully completed a state certified training academy, have at least 650 hours of classroom and practical training for police officers, must have at least one year of experience from a full-service law enforcement agency, and must be now or have been certified within 5 years as a police officer in their jurisdiction to be considered for a lateral position with the Anchorage Police Department.
Starting salary: $34.11 hourly (additional pay provided for prior years of service)
In State Lateral Pay Increases
In State LATERAL APSC HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES:
Pay incentive for a in-state lateral police officer will be at a higher step based on time in service. The initial pay incentive will be capped 4+ years time of service award, at Grade 35, Step 6, which is $41.48 per hour. Additional step increases will occur following probation and annually thereafter until the maximum step 9 is reached. For detailed step increases, refer to the IN-STATE LATERAL HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES chart below:
#1) Current step progress – progression is based on the hire date
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 2 – 180 days (6 months) $34.96
Step 3 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $35.82
Step 4 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 5 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#2) 6 months to 1 year and 4 months of experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 2 – 2 weeks $34.96
Step 3 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $35.82
Step 4 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 5 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#3) 1 year 4 months to less than 2 years 4 months experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 3 – 2-weeks $35.82
Step 4 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $37.63
Step 5 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 7 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#4) 2 years 4 months to less than 3 years 4 months experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 4 – 2 weeks $37.63
Step 5 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $39.50
Step 6 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 7 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 8 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#5) 3 years 4 months to less than 4 years 4 months experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 5 – 2 weeks $39.50
Step 6 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $41.48
Step 7 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 8 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 9 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#6) 4 years 4 months experience or greater
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 6 – 2 weeks $41.48
Step 7 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $43.55
Step 8 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 9 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Out of State Lateral Pay Increases
OUT OF STATE LATERAL HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES:
Pay incentive for a out-state lateral police officer will be at a higher step based on time in service. The initial pay incentive will be capped at 4+ years time of service award, at Grade 35, Step 6, which is $41.48 per hour. Additional step increases will occur following probation and annually thereafter until the maximum step 9 is reached. For detailed step increases, refer to the OUT-STATE LATERAL HIRE PAY SCALE STEP INCREASES below:
#1) Current step progress – progression is based on the hire date
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 2 – 180 days (6 months) $34.96
Step 3 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $35.82
Step 4 – 2 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 5 – 3 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – 4 years 4 months – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#2) 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 2 – 8 weeks $34.96
Step 3 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $35.82
Step 4 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 5 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#3) 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 3 – 8 weeks $35.82
Step 4 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $37.63
Step 5 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 6 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 7 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#4) 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 4 – 8 weeks $37.63
Step 5 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $39.50
Step 6 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 7 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 8 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#5) 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 5 – 8 weeks $39.50
Step 6 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $41.48
Step 7 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 8 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 9 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
#6) 5 years of experience or greater
Step 1 – Hire $34.11
Step 6 – 8 weeks $41.48
Step 7 – 477 days (1 year 4 months) $43.55
Step 8 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Step 9 – Annual Step Increases per the APDEA CBA
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States by the time of hire
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Associates Degree or higher preferred
- Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire
- Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s license by the time of hire
- Must meet standards established by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). For more information about APSC certification, go to http://dps.alaska.gov/apsc/ and the Anchorage Police Department regarding misdemeanor or felony convictions and use of controlled substances.
- No felony convictions after reaching 18 years of age
- No marijuana use within the past one year
Qualities
Applicants must possess the following qualities:
- Unquestionable character and integrity
- Free of cultural and ethnic bias
- Strong ethical code in both personal and professional life
- Desire to diligently protect and serve the community through courage, compassion and respect
- Personal conduct above reproach
Documents
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For additional information, you can call the APD Recruitment Team at 907-786-8811 or email us at APDJobs@muni.org.
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