Police
The City of Kenai is located on the east shore of Cook Inlet at the mouth of the Kenai River, positioned midway between Homer and Anchorage. Kenai has a population of 7200, expanding during the summer with tourists and active commercial fishing industry. The community is also a major base for the oilfield service industry.
The Kenai Police Department was formed in 1969 with only three officers. Eighteen officers, eight dispatchers, and support personnel currently staff it. During summer months, five temporary enforcement officers are hired to accommodate the increase in calls for service.
Community programs offered by the KPD include D.A.R.E., Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Ride-Along program, Police Explorers, KPD tours, 911 Education, A.L.I.C.E., Shop with a Cop, Drug Takeback Box, Special Olympics Torch Run, Vacation Watch, and Vehicle Lockouts.
In 2022, the Kenai Police Department gained accreditation through Northwest Accreditation Alliance.
Mission
Our mission, together with the community of Kenai, is to make our city a place where all people live safely and without fear.
Vision
The Kenai Police Department has a well-deserved reputation for excellence. We maintain the highest standards of law enforcement ethics and personal integrity. We are committed to the philosophy of community policing and problem solving with those that we serve. We employ both time-tested police methods and innovative approaches in protecting our community. Our communication is direct, open and respectful. We value our unity and our differences, recognizing that there is strength in both. Our commitment to a safe and healthy work environment is shown in high morale, job satisfaction, and continually enhanced performance.
Core Values
In our individual conduct and in our professional responsibilities we value:
- Integrity and ethical conduct without compromise at all times
- Courage in meeting all challenges and all adversity at every level of danger with a recognition of the higher standards for which we are accountable
- Respect for the rule of law and the dignity of all human beings
- Acceptance of full responsibility and accountability for our actions
- Empathy and compassion for others
- Resolving differences in a mutually supportive and positive way, through open and direct communication
- Equal treatment of all members of the department
- Individual and team effectiveness in solving crime and crime-related problems
- Attention to community needs
- Quality training and commitment to personal and professional growth
- Flexibility in adapting to change
- A methodical, thorough approach to problem-solving
- Responsible management of our resources
- Excellence and continuous improvement in all we do
Employment Opportunities
SWORN OPPORTUNITIES
Those interested in becoming a Kenai Police Officer must be intelligent, exhibit good judgment, and be healthy both physically and emotionally. Kenai Police Officers are confident and often must make quick assessments for sound decisions. We seek to reflect our community in the quality men and women we employ. The officers of the Kenai Police Department possess a strong sense of community and a service orientation. Click here for more information.
CIVILIAN OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition to Police Officers, the Kenai Police Department regularly hires individuals for a variety of positions. Civilian employees provide many of the crucial functions of the department, such as 911 dispatching, administrative and clerical support. The Department is consistently looking for intelligent, conscientious applicants who possess a wide range of interpersonal and technological skills.
