Safety Technician jobs in Alaska

Safety Technician inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability. Being a Safety Technician may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Safety Technician typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Public Safety Technician 2 (12-2164)
  • State of Alaska
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
    Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

    NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. 


      


    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
    This position is part of the Division of Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks. The Public Safety    Technician 2 performs technical and semi-skilled level work in support of law enforcement and law enforcement activities in the Fairbanks area. This position supports the overall mission of the Alaska State Troopers and daily work assignments may vary greatly from day to day, depending upon the needs of the department. Tasks assigned may vary from providing assistance during Search and Rescue missions to processing evidence, moving vehicles, or assisting with maintenance projects.    
     
    OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
    The Alaska State Troopers' (AST) mission is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crimes, and protect life and property. As a member of AST, you will be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct daily support for D Detachment's Troopers and civilian personnel.

    THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
    As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership and accountability. At this busy Trooper Post, you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned.
    In addition to working in a valued and meaningful position, this State of Alaska PST2 position receives competitive health and retirement benefits, paid personal leave with generous leave accrual, and eleven (11) paid holidays.
     
    THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
    As a Public Safety Technician 2 in Fairbanks, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of environments, both indoor and outdoor. You will be performing semi-skilled work, mostly at the Trooper Post in Fairbanks, tasks involving, but not limited to: inventories, evidence processing, maintenance of property and equipment, delivery of equipment to Trooper outposts. Delivering or prepositioning vehicles, assisting with certain surveillance functions, reviewing data, supporting law enforcement training and certain administrative functions. This position exists to support law enforcement personnel and will include from time to time maintenance and janitorial tasking.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
    To be successful in this position a candidate will need to possess the ability to:
    • Safely handle hazardous equipment such as firearms, incinerators, and hand tools.
    • Safely drive and operate state vehicles.
    • Safely lift and move heavy items.
    • Monitor the safety and security of property.  
    • Assist detachment outposts with a variety of special projects as needed.
    • Remove snow from vehicles and walkways around the Trooper Post    
    • Operate a standard desktop computer, communicate via email, Teams, and operate
    • Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel daily.

    The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.  All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

    More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/
    Must be eighteen years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED at time of employment.
    AND
    Six months of experience performing patrol and surveillance duties and identifying, recording violations, and documenting criminal activity. This work experience is met by service as a Public Safety Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
    OR
    Six months of field experience involving fish or wildlife management, habitat protection. This experience includes work such as a Fish and Wildlife Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
    OR
    Six months of experience as a commercial fisher; licensed hunting or registered sport fishing guide; or assistant, deckhand, or similar person who worked directly under the supervision of, and on the same vessel/hunting trip as, a licensed or registered guide.
    OR
    Six months of qualifying military experience that involved working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, and patrolling and surveillance duties.
    OR
    Six months of experience performing semi-skilled duties working in and/or around aircraft.  This experience includes work such as general labor and maintenance of aircraft equipment and/or facilities; cleaning, washing, and/or assisting with fueling aircraft to return to field; or other support tasks.       
     
    Special Note:
    Must possess a current, valid Alaska Driver's license at time of employment.
     
    Job duties require lifting and carrying of loads weighing up to 70 pounds over rough or uneven surfaces. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
     
    A background investigation, including a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, will be made.
     
    Positions may require work in remote sites where employees may quarter in bunkhouses, vessels, or tents.
     

    AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

    At time of interview applicants must provide:
    • If available, two (2) of your most recent performance evaluations.
    • Three (3) professional references with current phone numbers, at least one (1) must be from a current supervisor.
    • A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

    COVER LETTER

    A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. 

    MEDICAL EXAM
    The successful applicant will need to provide a current medical exam showing fitness to perform the essential duties of this position at their own expense.


    FIREARMS
    This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.


    A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
     
    If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.


    ALASKA PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION NETWORK
    This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).  A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN.  DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, a security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application or security clearance.  

    BACKGROUND CHECK

    This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.  Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.


    EDUCATION 

    To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. 
     

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
    Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.


    CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

    The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

     

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

    For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.


    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package.  Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time.  Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

     

    NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

     

    MULTIPLE VACANCIES 

    This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

     

    EEO STATEMENT

    The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
    This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

     

    NOTICE

    If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

     

    WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
    Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
     
    For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

    For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:    

    Suzanne Miller
    Administrative Assistant 2
    Phone: 907-451-5312
    Fax: 451-3002
    suzanne.miller@alaska.gov
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Public Safety Technician 1 (12-3802)
  • State of Alaska
  • Haines, AK OTHER
  • This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. WHAT YOU W...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Public Safety Technician 1 - Seasonal
  • State of Alaska
  • Bartlesville, AK OTHER
  • This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. This is a seasonal position that is open for recruitment in 2 different locations in...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Consumer Safety Inspector
  • USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • North Pole, AK FULL_TIME
  • Duties YOU WILL/MAY: Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting nonco...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Program Analyst (Safety)
  • US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Duties This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Office of the Director, Renewable Energy Operations (REO) in various BSEE ...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Public Safety Technician 1/2 Flex (PCN - Multi)
  • State of Alaska
  • Statewide, AK FULL_TIME
  • This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.The Public Safety Technician 1/2 flex position is currently open in multiple locations...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Safety Technician
  • Trillium Staffing
  • Savannah, GA
  • Trillium Construction is currently hiring Site Safety Technicians for work in the South / Southeast! Current project is ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • Magnum Staffing Services, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description Job Description This position performs technical duties in the fields of industrial hygiene, safety engi...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • Hiring Now!
  • Fall River, MA
  • Description Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • RETTEW
  • Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Description: RETTEW, an engineering consulting firm, is looking for an experienced and k...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • Jones Contractors, Inc.
  • Jal, NM
  • Job Description Job Description Company Information Jones Contractors is a pipeline contractor seeking a qualified safet...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • Pedagog Recruiting & Careers
  • Brazil, IN
  • Job Title: Safety Technician - 2nd shift Location: Brazil, In Pay: up to $60,000 The position: The Safety Technician hel...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • FootBridge
  • Farmington, NM
  • Title: Safety Tech Location: New Mexico Duration: 2 months Start date: ASAP Overview The HSE Specialist coordinates, imp...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Technician
  • Piping Technology & Products
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description Job Description The Safety Technician is a self-motivated individual who monitors workplace activities t...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Safety Technician jobs
$49,608 to $68,581

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