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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$77,822 / year median in Alaska
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Police Officer
Kenai Police Department
Kenai, AK
Posted Date
9/10/2026
Description
WE'RE COPS. YOU'RE A COP. SO LET'S SKIP THE USUAL RECRUITING PITCH.
You already know what the job is.
But…
HAS YOUR PATROL CAR EVER BEEN ATTACKED BY A BEAR?
Spent your day off hunting, fishing, or exploring country most people only see in photographs?
Caught your limit of salmon before most people finished their morning coffee?
Had to wait for a moose to move before you could get to your next call?
Looked up from your patrol car and thought, "I actually get paid to work here?"
No...?!
Maybe you're working for the wrong agency?
The Kenai Police Department is hiring.
Come do real police work in a place where the stories you tell your friends sound completely made up.
Kenai, Alaska.
The job is real.
The scenery is ridiculous.
The bears have absolutely no respect for government property.
...and there's a lateral bonus!
Learn more at Come for the career. Stay because the salmon are running.
Salary
40.09 - 56.31 Hour
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma
Job Type
Entry Level | Lateral Transfer