Police Officer Preparation & Law Enforcement Resource - Archive

Anchorage, is a modern city that still has that small town feel. From great shopping, schools, and
unlimited outdoor activities, we have something for everyone. APD is hiring police officers for an
academy scheduled for January 26, 2009. Our academy is a non-residential program and you will
be paid while attending the academy. The starting hourly wage for new recruits is $26.49 and for
lateral officers $27.89.
1st year Officer 2007 average salary $ 73,918
5th year Officer 2007 average salary $ 84,670
10th year Officer 2007 average salary $103,921
Benefits include:
• Excellent health care coverage
• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System
• 401k with 1:1 matching funds up to $2,000
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• 5.4 weeks of annual leave, increases at 5th & 10th year
• 4 weeks of sick leave
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Take home cars
• Work schedule is 4 10-hour shifts
• Paid tuition and books, plus pay incentives for college degrees
• Opportunities include: SWAT, Detectives, SROs, Traffic, etc.
• Plus many other benefits!
Briefing and Testing at the following locations:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
May 9, 10 Holiday Inn & Suites, 75 South 37th Avenue, Saint Cloud, MN
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 11, 12 Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel, 1211 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Rochester, Minnesota
May 13, 14 Radisson Plaza Hotel, 150 South Broadway, Rochester, MN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
May 15, 16 Best Western Coopers Mill, 100 F Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Madison, Wisconsin
May 17, 18 Clarion Suites Central, 2110 Rimrock Rd, Madison, WI
Downers Grove, Illinois
May 19, 20 Downers Grove Double Tree, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL
SGT. Michael Couturier 907-786-2444 mcouturier@ci.anchorage.ak.us
Officer Steve Haas 907-786-2463 shaas@ci.anchorage.ak.us
FOR DETAILS VISIT: WWW.JOINAPD.ORG

if you're interested, check out this video:)

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After reading that and checking out the website, I have come to the conclusion that I work for the wrong agency. lol. I'm sure cost of living is higher there, but their dispatchers make 13-15 dollars an hour more than we do at my agency, plus more perks like uniforms and 401k. That is impressive no matter how you slice it.

yeah but.... Alaska?



*hides*

yeah but.... Alaska?



*hides*
Hey, I was born at the Humana Hospital in Anchorage. I'd really be open to the idea of moving back. It'd definitely be a switch though. :P

ahhh I've never been so I shouldn't talk. If you're familiar with it I guess it'd be worth it for you. :)

ahhh I've never been so I shouldn't talk. If you're familiar with it I guess it'd be worth it for you. :)
Well, we moved down to VA when I was about 3 1/2, so really I don't remember much. :P But I'm still from there dangit! I've always wanted to go back, but the cost for travel, esp to AK is so high it's prohibitive. I'd love to go back and see the house I started to grow up in.

Hey, I saw 30 Days Of Night! :eek:

If I were single and could lateral in at the seniority (time on) I have now, whoa! I would be very tempted to move up there! :)

Sounds like a great place to work. I might consider it if all my other options don't work out.

AAAWWWW, come on guys! Ya'll are big tough guys, you can handle it! It's really no different than living in the upper midwest....and you'll get used to it. Besides, where else can you catch a 50lb fish downtown? :)

AAAWWWW, come on guys! Ya'll are big tough guys, you can handle it! It's really no different than living in the upper midwest....and you'll get used to it. Besides, where else can you catch a 50lb fish downtown? :)

Traverse City :)


I'd love to, but could never get the fiancee to give in on that :)