SECURITY AND SAFETY SPECIALIST (Principal Administrative Officer) - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$38.06 - $56.30 Hourly
Location
City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00382
Department
Office of the Municipal Manager
Division
Safety
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Municipal Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION: 632 W 6th Avenue - City Hall
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under the direction of the Occupational Safety and Health Director, this position is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, coordination, and oversight of the Municipalitys security program. The individual will work closely with Municipal departments to effectively oversee physical site security with contract staff, review and revise workplace security protocols, manage and administer the Municipality Safety Management System (SMS) and provide employee training on workplace security and safety. Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
OR
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidates Alaska Drivers License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Drivers License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidates profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Retirement:
Employer Paid Benefits:
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx
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In order to be considered, candidates must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the candidates qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the Work Experience section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
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Are you a current Municipal employee?
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of experience do you have in the field related to the position?
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Describe your relevant experience in detail. Specify which role(s) from your work history demonstrate(s) the qualifications required for this position.
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Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?
Required Question
Employer Municipality of Anchorage
Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone (907) 343-4442
Website http://www.muni.org/jol