MMIP Commission Coordinator/Program Coordinator 1 (12-2172)
Salary
$36.68 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
54420
Department
Public Safety
Division
COM-Commissioners Office
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Office of the Commissioner
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
General Government
Range
18
Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet
Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Program Coordinator for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Review Commission is responsible for supporting Commission activities to address MMIP issues, managing the professional service contracts for the commission, and conducting needs assessments. The position ensures compliance with state and federal laws, aligning Commission recommendations with legislative mandates, and fostering collaboration between state, tribal, and community stakeholders. It also supports the development of policies and strategies aimed at improving public safety, enhancing investigative resources, and advocating for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous persons across Alaska.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The Department of Public Safety is dedicated to preserving peace, enforcing laws, preventing and detecting crime, and protecting life and property in its mission to ensure public safety.
As the Program Coordinator for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Commission, you will play a crucial role in this mission. You will help facilitate interagency collaboration, develop policies and programs, conduct research, and support public awareness and education initiatives specifically aimed at reducing the number of missing and murdered indigenous persons.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
Joining the Department of Public Safety means becoming part of a team that exemplifies the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability while serving the great state of Alaska. In this fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, both civilian and commissioned. By joining us, you will further develop skills in community outreach, collaboration building, policy development, and teamwork.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position will work in the Department of Public Safety Headquarters building in east Anchorage. The location has numerous walking trails nearby, ample parking, and easy access to public transportation. Travel will be required on occasion to support the duties of the MMIP Commission.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule following completion of the probation period.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Listed below under Minimum Qualifications.
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 Departments 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: http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
SPECIAL NOTE
Requires occasional travel within the State
Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN), which includes passing a background investigation including fingerprinting
BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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 (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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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.
Contact Information
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Amber Barney
Administrative Assistant 2
Phone: 907-269-5493
Amber.barney@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
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/