Job Description

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).

The Division of Fire and Life Safety have positions available throughout the state. The salary is based on location of hire.

Bethel = $62.72 - $72.68 per hour

Juneau = $43.90 - $50.87 per hour

Kotzebue = $66.90 - $77.52 per hour
Nome = $57.28 - $66.38 per hour

Soldotna / Palmer = $41.81 - $48.45 per hour

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: Alaska State Troopers Recruitment – Choose How You Will Serve Alaska

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position enforces State Laws and Regulations in the field of Fire Prevention, Fire Inspections, Fire Investigations, and Plan Reviews statewide. You will perform fire and life safety building inspections, fire investigations in support of fire and life safety prevention, training, and investigations statewide.

DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL I:

Attend and successfully complete the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy provided by the Department of Public Safety, which includes training in criminal justice, investigations, traffic violations, communications, defensive tactics, and use of firearms.


Complete the Division of Fire and Life Safety Field Training and Evaluation Program under the supervision of a Fire Marshal III or Field Training Officer.


Certify as police officer within the time frames established by the Alaska Police Standards Council.


Certify as a Fire Inspector I.


Certify as an Alaska Fire Investigator Technician.


Obtain a Certified Fire Investigator certification from the Alaska Fire Standards Council.

DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL II

Plan, schedule, and conduct fire safety surveys of all buildings, processes, and practices regulated by the Division to ensure compliance with applicable State fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards. Conduct on-site inspections of new and existing buildings and tenant spaces for compliance with applicable State fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.


Issue notices of existing violations and notices of fire hazards, set forth time limitations as required, and direct the owner or occupant of a building to correct violations and bring property into compliance. Perform follow-up inspections. Issue corrections, fire watch, stop work, or building closure orders as needed for safety.


Investigate fires of any cause, accidental or intentional and determine fire causes by use of chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, psychology, criminology and law disciplines. This includes directing activities of local fire authorities in investigations, interviewing and/or subpoena fire officials, witnesses, and others, examining the physical debris of a fire, drawing diagrams and taking photographs of fire scene, securing evidence, locating point of origin and source of ignition, preparing a written report, and providing expert testimony and opinion at civil or criminal legal proceedings.


Perform complete case management for fires investigated by the Division with the exception of cases involving homicides. Package human remains as evidence for transport to the Medical Examiner`s Office and attend autopsy to obtain photographic evidence.


Provide fire prevention messages for general and special public groups to include news and fire safety releases to all media, addresses to school children, parent associations, civic clubs, and employee groups.


Provide code consultation for architects, engineers, attorneys, owners, builders, planning and building officials, and local fire officials on projects to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Conduct inspections and plan reviews and issue permits and licenses for statewide programs related to the Division.


Perform law enforcement duties as certified police officers.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND CULTURE

The Mission of the Division of Fire and Life Safety is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire and explosion.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

As a Deputy Fire Marshal, I/II, you will have a rewarding career and receive paid high caliber training and benefits at no expense while attending the academy.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT

The Deputy Fire Marshal’s serve primarily as rural fire marshals. Alaska does not have counties, Sheriff’s Offices or Deputies, requiring Deputies to provide complete services for areas outside of the traditional “city limits” of most Alaska cities.

Minimum Qualifications

Deputy Fire Marshal 1:
Eligible to obtain a basic certificate as a police officer issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.



Deputy Fire Marshal 2:
Possess a police officer "basic certificate" issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
AND
Possess the following certificates: Certified Fire Investigator and Fire Inspector 1.



For all levels in the series:



At the time of hire applicants must meet the following:
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 the 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:
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.

Additional Required Information

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 This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym, or any adequate outdoor or indoor facility. Applicants will submit results via the applicant tracking system when completing their background investigation documents.

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/lifetime 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:
    
    

• 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 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.



GENERAL OVERVIEW OF JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following job qualifications are stated in general terms for purposes of this job posting only. Applicants will be evaluated based on Alaska Administrative Code13 ARC 85: Minimum Standards for Police Officers as well as the Alaska Department of Public Safety Minimum Standards.



DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1 - General Qualifications
Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy.
Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.
Most 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.



Driving Record
Must possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States or its Territories.
Must be free of excessive moving violations and recent license actions (canceled, revoked, suspended, limited, or SR-22 requirement).



Drug Misconduct
Drug misconduct is closely scrutinized and recent drug use may be cause for elimination from the hiring process, including:

• Marijuana use within the last year.
• Use of illegal narcotics within the last ten years.
• Manufacture/sale of illegal narcotics as an adult.
• Drug misconduct while employed in a law enforcement position.
• Prescription drug use without a prescription unless there was an immediate, pressing, or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use.

Criminal History
Adult criminal history is closely scrutinized, and the following may be cause for elimination from the hiring process:

• Felony conduct with sufficient evidence available for submission to the DA for prosecution.
• Misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years.
• Any conviction related to domestic violence.
• Any criminal charges within last twelve months.
• Has not been on court-ordered probation within three years of application date.

Professional Conduct
The below requirements pertain to incidents occurring on duty or off duty. While employed as a peace officer, fire marshal, correctional officer, Village Public Safety Officer (APSO), Court Services Officer (COST), military police officer, licensed security guard or officer, or similar position anywhere or in any jurisdiction (pertains to incidents occurring on duty or off duty). The applicant must be free of:

• Misconduct (including misuse of official position or authority)
• Perjury
• Excessive use of force.
• Dishonesty
• Termination for cause or resignation under threat of discharge.
• Police certification denied or revoked by the APSE or the equivalent licensing authority in another jurisdiction.

DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 2 - General Qualifications
Same qualifications as DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL I (above) plus the following:


Possess a police officer "Basic Certification" issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
AND
Possess the following certificates: Certified Fire Investigator and Fire Inspector I.



IMPORTANT NOTE
All initial communication with applicants will be conducted via email. It is imperative applicants provide a valid email address when applying and check email frequently during the application process for this position. 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 conduct a thorough background investigation of all candidates using a web-based applicant tracking platform to securely collect all required information and documentation for your investigation. All applicants will be required to utilize this on-line portal, by first creating a log-in for the portal, then follow the applicant instructions. Users will be required to use this on-line portal, and all necessary documents are required to be uploaded into this portal by the applicant. Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer.

Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing. This testing is scheduled 4 weeks before your in-person testing in Anchorage. The next testing week is are July 6 th -10 th , 2026, September 14 th -18 th 2026, and November 16 th -20 th 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 aides 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.

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:

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

PO Box 110201
Juneau, AK 99811
(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

Contact Information

Brandon Viator

Sergeant

Phone: 907-269-5976

dps.recruit@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.


For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)



Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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