Tatitlek/FPTS On-line Application: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tatitlek/FPTS?

Tatitlek/FPTS is a division of Tatitlek Support Services, an Alaska Native Corporation, based in Anchorage, AK.

• Role Players work from 2 to 10 days or more at a time, sometimes several times each month.
• All jobs are temporary part-time, on-call.
• Even if you are selected to work on a training exercise, there is no guarantee of later work.

• You will be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind and rain, as well as local wildlife and insects like snakes, turtles, coyotes, spiders, bees, wasps and mosquitoes.
• You will work long hours.
• You will live in austere conditions, sometimes without access to showers for 4-5 days at a time.
• While working, you must wear clothing and costumes provided by Tatitlek/FPTS.
• You will be assigned a role and must stay in role while working. Roles include political or religious leaders; local townspeople; members of the media, army, police force, or militia; insurgents; and sick or wounded civilians.

• Limited transportation to the jobsite - usually buses from San Diego, Phoenix and San Francisco
• All of your meals while you are working
• Free secure parking if you choose to drive to the job site
• Sleeping quarters, cots, and latrines
• Medical personnel (paramedics and EMTs)
• Safety briefings and training

• Transportation costs other than routine bus services - we do not reimburse air fare or mileage

• Cold weather sleeping bag
• One (1) duffel bag - no more
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, shaving supplies)
• Long-sleeved shirts and pants or long dress
• Sturdy shoes like hiking boots
• Any medication you require
• Personal items (books etc.)

• Alcohol, illegal drugs, drug consumption equipment
• Firearms
• Sharp weapons
• Speech, behavior or action that produces an environment of intolerance
• Discussion of political opinions
• The expression of any opinion or belief concerning religion, creed, political affiliation, origin, gender, age, appearance, or sexual orientation, whether in writing, electronic form, verbally, through art, or gesture
• NOTE: Cell phones are not allowed in training areas. If you bring a cell phone with you, Tatitlek/FPTS will safeguard it for you and return it when the training is done.

• Tatitlek/FPTS will provide you with a number to call to get a message to you in an emergency.

• Fill out the on-line application.
• You will need to provide your driver's license information, Social Security Number, Alien Registration Number (if applicable), current address, and other information about yourself.
• You will be asked to print a Background Authorization form, fill it out, sign it and send it to us.
• If you are selected to work, you will be required to fill out an employment packet, including a W-4, I-9, and other documents.