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APD Recruiting      

Interested in joining the Anchorage Police Department? Ever considered being a police officer?  What about a dispatcher, evidence technician, or report taker?  If you are interested in an exciting career with the Anchorage Police Department, go to the  Municipality of Anchorage Employee Relations Current Job Openings site where you will find information about job openings, employee benefits and the hiring process.

 APD has a well deserved reputation for its high standards and dedicated service to the community. Police officer applicants are required to participate in a rigorous hiring process, including (but not limited to) initial testing, a physical ability test, a psychological assessment, and a comprehensive background check.  Fewer than 5 percent of those who test for officer positions are successful in the selection process, but those who do are met with an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. All our employees enjoy excellent pay and benefits as well as the advantage of working in an agency that values its members.

 The Anchorage Police Department welcomes you to try out for a satisfying and enjoyable career in law enforcement with one of the most professional and well-trained agencies in the country.

For additional information, you can email APDJobs@muni.org.

    • Police Department
    • Chief of Police : Mark Mew
    • 4501 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
    • 907 786-8500

APD Recruitment Events

Below is a list of events and job fairs our Recruitment Team will be attending. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone in person about the prospect of becoming an Anchorage Police Officer, you may consider attending one of these events.