Boat Officer 1

Boat Officer 1 Job Details

• Company: State of Alaska

• Location: Kodiak, AK, United States

• Job Type: Full-time, Alaska Residents Only

• Salary: Based on state pay scale and experience

Key Duties

As a Boat Officer 1 with the Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers, you will serve as a deckhand aboard the P/V Stimson, a 156-foot patrol vessel based in Kodiak. This role is essential to supporting patrol operations that safeguard Alaska’s natural resources and ensure public safety on state waters.

Core responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the safe operation and upkeep of the patrol vessel, skiffs, and outboard motors.

• Performing deckhand duties such as line handling, gear management, and use of deck equipment.

• Helping with vessel machinery maintenance and general upkeep.

• Planning and preparing meals for crew while at sea.

• Operating the deck crane and assisting with loading/unloading tasks.

• Supporting enforcement patrols, gear inspections, and emergency responses while underway.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience working on marine vessels (handling lines, performing wheel watch, basic maintenance, or food preparation).

• Must be able to perform physically demanding labor and extended periods at sea.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work safely with tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of marine operations, radio communications, and basic food preparation is preferred.

Special Notes:

• Must possess or be able to obtain an Ordinary Seaman Merchant Mariner Document before completing probation.

• A U.S. Coast Guard license (Operator or Engineer) or Able Seaman (AB) credential is highly desirable.

• Firearms eligibility is required; applicants with certain misdemeanor convictions may not qualify.

• Employment is contingent on passing a fingerprint-based background check.

Pay & Benefits

Working for the State of Alaska includes a strong benefits package:

• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and optional supplemental coverage.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• Paid leave accruals and 12 paid holidays annually.

• Access to deferred compensation and supplemental annuity programs.

• Career stability with opportunities for advancement in public safety and marine operations.

About Us

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety is dedicated to preserving peace, enforcing laws, and protecting life and property across Alaska. Within the department, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers conduct statewide patrols to oversee hunting, fishing, boating safety, and resource protection. The Boat Officer series plays a vital role in supporting these missions on large patrol vessels like the P/V Stimson.

For more information about the department, visit Alaska Department of Public Safety.

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