Patrol Sergeant

The UAF Police Department is looking for an experienced law enforcement officer for a Patrol Sergeant position. If you are interested in leading in a collaborative team environment, this is your chance to directly contribute to the safety and positive experience of our students and campus community. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career—submit your application today!

This position requires advanced skills, knowledge and experience in completing criminal and non-criminal investigations. Must have advanced knowledge of legal precedent and case law at a federal level as well as the State of Alaska. Must have experience in law enforcement training as an instructor and field training officer with an ability to train and supervise staff. Demonstrated experience and training to investigate and analyze information and gather and organize evidence. Must be able to quickly assess the situation or incidents and act appropriately and in accordance with departmental and University policy, state statutes, and federal regulations within a higher education environment. Be able to act as the on-call officer-in-charge 24-hours a day including nights and weekends. Must be of good moral character, free of cultural and ethnic bias and have a strong desire to protect and serve the community. Must maintain State of Alaska APSIN security clearance. Applicant must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements of Alaska Police Standards Council per 13AAC 85.005-120. Must have obtained an Intermediate Certificate for Police Officer from the Alaska Police Standards Council or be eligible to receive an Intermediate Certificate based on training and experience in a similar jurisdiction. Minimum physical fitness requirements must be met prior to interview.

This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED and completion of an accredited civilian police academy accepted by the Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC). Must meet all standards established by the APSC per 13AAC 85.005-120.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred.
• Meet the requirements of the Safety Services Police Officer 3 position (6 years full-time experience as sworn Police Officer; OR 4 years and an associate degree; OR 2 years and a bachelor’s degree)
• 3 years of relevant subject matter experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Intermediate certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council or equivalent certification from a similar jurisdiction with the ability to receive an intermediate certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council within 6 months of employment.
• No written reprimands or more serious discipline within the last 12 -months.
• Ability to lead.

The successful applicant will preferably have the following certifications and minimum documented training:
1. Field Training Officer Certification and experience training at least one new officer.
2. Intermediate Police Officer Certificate from APSC.
3. Methods of Instruction Course, equivalent, or documented experience as a lead instructor in a certified law enforcement training.
4. FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.
5. Advanced certification as a law enforcement instructor in a law enforcement related field (control tactics, radar, SFST’S, etc.).
6. Front line supervisor training/management training – Minimum 24 hours.
7. Law enforcement ethics training.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

To be considered for this position, the following documents MUST be submitted: cover letter specific to this position, curriculum vitae, and the F-3 Alaska Police Standards Council form, which can be found here. 

Review of applications will begin Monday, October 27, 2025 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Valerie Rickards, Administrative and Fiscal Officer for the UAF Police Department, at 907-474-7721, or vsrickards@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.