The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). The Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking qualified applicants to attend the DPS Training Academy beginning July 2026 and January 2027. Successful candidates will be appointed as an Alaska State Trooper Recruit or Alaska State Trooper, depending on qualifications.
You will receive high-caliber training at no expense and will earn wages and benefits while attending the academy. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Troopers work in a wide variety of law enforcement fields and, later in their careers are eventually able to request assignments that fit their personal interests. General areas of enforcement include rural law enforcement, highway law enforcement, near-urban patrol work, and serious criminal investigations.
The Alaska State Trooper/Alaska Wildlife Trooper position is among the most demanding of any law enforcement agency. WHERE YOU WILL BE DOING IT Trooper recruits will be stationed in one of our three training posts after completion of their academy. Our three training posts are located in Fairbanks, Palmer/Wasilla, and Soldotna.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety Training Academy is in Sitka, Alaska. OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND CULTURE The mission of the Divisions of Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers is to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and preserve Alaska’s resources. The work that a Trooper performs within their community reflects a commitment to public safety for the citizens of Alaska.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM As an Alaska State Trooper/Alaska Wildlife Trooper, you will have a rewarding career and receive high-caliber training and benefits at no expense to you while attending the academy. The diversity of available assignments and locations helps Troopers engage in a wide variety of career choices. THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT The Alaska State Troopers/Alaska Wildlife Troopers serve primarily as rural police officers.
Alaska does not have counties, Sheriff’s Offices, or Deputies, requiring Troopers to provide complete law enforcement services for areas outside of the traditional “city limits” of most Alaska cities. Some Troopers choose to serve in very rural areas, where the only transportation is by air, riverboat, snow machine, or four-wheeler. Some choose to remain on the road system, in semi-rural areas.
While others choose to live in Southeast Alaska, where travel options include both air and ferry, and town sizes vary from under a thousand to over 35,000. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy. - Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.
- Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test. - Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months More information about the Department of Public Safety and Alaska State Troopers can be found on our websites below: www.alaskastatetrooper.com http://dps.alaska.gov To view the general description and example of duties for a State Trooper/ State Trooper Recruit please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Personal History Citizen of the United States of America Possession of high school diploma recognized by a state, diploma from a home school program recognized or certified by a state or by a local school district within a state as having met the state's graduation requirements, or has passed a General Education Development (GED) test. 21 years of age or older at the time of Academy.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Not disqualified from any portion of a prior formal background investigation conducted for this job classification in the last twelve months. Prior Use of Illegal/Illicit Substances Not used, transported or purchased schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the last ten (10) years (unless under the age of 21 at the time of use AND the act occurred more than 3 years from date of application OR there was an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use of a prescription controlled substance not prescribed to the person).
Not used marijuana during the past twelve months. Not illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance (unless under 21 at the time of the act AND the act occurred more than 10 years ago). Criminal History Not received more than three fish and wildlife enforcement citations within the three years before the date of this application.
Not currently on court-ordered probation, either supervised or non-supervised. Not convicted of a felony whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned, excluding juvenile adjudications. Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person in the last ten years.
Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime, reduced or related, to domestic violence whether set aside, suspended imposition, expunged, or pardoned. Not convicted of more than one Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or chemical test refusal offenses in the last ten years. Not convicted of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude in the last ten years.
Not convicted of more than two misdemeanors in the last ten years (unless under the age of 21 at the time of the acts AND three years have lapsed since the most recent act). Prior Law Enforcement Conduct Never denied certification or had basic certification revoked by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction (unless the denial or revocation has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction). Never discharged or resigned under threat of discharge, for cause relating to dishonesty or misconduct, from employment as a police officer in this state or any other state or territory.
Not illegally manufactured, distributed, or sold a controlled substance while employed as a peace officer or in a position associated with law enforcement. Special Note: Positions in this class typically require working rotating shift schedules and shifts with nonstandard work hours. For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job classification: Convictions or court ordered probation are recognized as either by civilian court in Alaska, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.
Misdemeanors are recognized as: 1) a crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed. 2) a crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court if that crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed. A crime of domestic violence means an offense that: 1) is a misdemeanor or felony 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 of the victim.
PRE-ACADEMY HIRING The Alaska Department of Public Safety now offers a transformative opportunity for aspiring Alaska State Trooper Recruits through Pre-Academy Hiring, allowing applicants to be hired prior to the academy. This innovative approach aims to streamline the hiring process and expedite your appointment date. LATERAL APPLICANTS To meet lateral requirements, you must have twelve months of work experience as a police officer AND possession of an active police officer certificate issued by a jurisdiction outside the State of Alaska and recognized by the Alaska Police Standards Council, you will need to contact the Recruitment Unit at 907-269-5976 or dps.recruit@alaska.gov to start the lateral process.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Department of Public Safety's website before continuing in this application process alaskastatetrooper.com INITIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST All applicants must successfully pass the initial physical fitness test to move forward in the application process. For more information on our fitness test standards, go to alaskastatetrooper.com/hiring-process/. Additional details can also be found within the following link: Physical-Fitness-Test.pdf.
This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym, or any adequate outdoor or indoor facility. Applicants will submit results via applicant tracking platform in the Agency Provided Documents section when completing their background investigation documents. Passing initial fitness test scores are valid for 6 months.
DOCUMENTS TO COLLECT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BACKGROUND PACKET We recommend you have the following documents in your possession BEFORE submitting your online application to ensure you meet your Background Packet deadline. These documents will be submitted with the Background Packet and do not need to be uploaded to your online application. • Scanned copy of Birth Certificate (if current name differs from that on the birth certificate, provide court documents showing name change).
- If naturalized, a scanned copy of the Naturalization Certificate with a photo. • Certified official high school transcripts or GED certificate. • Certified official College transcripts for all post-secondary education.
- Current and/or former police officers must provide basic police officer certification or equivalent POST Certification; additional law enforcement-related certifications; certificate of academy completion and course syllabus to include the number of hours; out-of-state applicants must provide a copy of their academy syllabus. • Former military members must provide discharge or separation papers showing date and type of discharge for all periods of service for each branch of the military (i.e.DD-214 Long Form and NGB-22 Form, which include the Separation and Reentry codes). A DD-214 is not required to apply if you have not been discharged from active-duty service.
- Telephone numbers and physical addresses for your spouse/significant other and your ex-spouse(s)/ex- significant other(s). • Any other law enforcement related certificates. • Any employment evaluations, or certifications you have received.
- Long form/life time driving record(s) from all states and U.S. territories in which you have ever held a driver's license and/or received a citation (whether convicted or not). You can find that information at: https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services • Long-form driver's abstract/lifetime driving record from each country outside of the U.S.
or its territories where you have ever held or now hold citizenship or have been a resident alien or resided at while on military assignment ( while on active mission or combat zone deployment). • Male applicants must go to https://www.sss.gov/ to download their Selective Service Verification Letter. • Initial Physical Fitness Test (signed by applicant and proctor).
For any documents generated in a language other than English, official translations must be included. IMPORTANT NOTE All initial communication with applicants will be conducted via email. It is imperative that applicants provide a valid email address when applying and check email frequently during the application process.
Applicants who have a change in email address during this application process must notify the Recruitment Unit immediately. It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your job application, during all background phases, and in the final selection process. All information requested is mandatory.
Anything less than full disclosure will eliminate you from further consideration for this recruitment and potentially future recruitment for this job class. A thorough understanding of the following information is paramount to your ability to remain competitive in the application process. All instructions must be followed explicitly, and all forms must be completed neatly and thoroughly.
NOTIFICATION OF NEXT PHASE . As part of the hiring process, Alaska State Troopers conducts a thorough background investigation of all candidates using a web-based applicant tracking platform to securely collect all required information and documentation. All applicants will be required to utilize this online portal by first creating a log-in for the portal, then following the applicant instructions.
Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer and upload all documents within 15 days of invitation to portal. Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing. The upcoming testing weeks: March 2nd-6th, 2026, May 11th-15th 2026, and July 6th-10th 2026.
EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES ON-LINE PORTAL QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE Should you encounter any issues accessing your account, or with the platform in general, please contact Guardian anytime via phone or email: (415) 655-2240 or e-mailsupport@guardianalliancetechnologies.com. 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 specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Sgt. Brandon Viator Phone: 907-269-5976 dps.recruit@alaska.gov