Police Officer

The University of Maine Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for performing skilled police work to protect life and property and to enforce University regulations and Federal, State and local laws. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to practice Community Policing in a culturally, racially, and academically diverse University community of student, faculty, and visitors, many from Maine but some coming from across the United States and throughout the world. Work schedules will vary and will include day, evening, midnight, weekend, and holiday work, as well as numerous special “extra” details such as duty at many athletic events. Officers interact regularly with the community, most often in a positive and supportive role, to improve their educational and living activities and opportunities at The University of Maine. Starting rate is $27.86/hour if not certified by Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or $28.63 to $34.92/hour if certified. Benefits include qualified health and retirement plan, educational and fitness incentives, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, evening and midnight shift differential.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responds to routine and complex emergency situations; answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches. 

• Communicates with the public and employees while patrolling University streets; assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts; checks building security; and observes behavior of citizens. 
• Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic to assure smooth flow of traffic, which includes directing traffic and issuing citations for moving and/or parking violations. 
• Prepares suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and administrative reports. 
• Enforces vehicle and traffic laws which includes checking speed with radar and making traffic stops. 
• Performs specialized activities such as training new recruits, investigating crimes, and/or coordinating projects. 
• Apprehends criminals and offenders. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. 

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Associate’s Degree or the equivalent of 60 hours of college course work or MCJA full-time officer certification or equivalent, or equivalent work/military experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet all requirements defined by the State of Maine for a Law Enforcement Officer license to practice, within one year of hire.
• Candidates will be required to complete a series of testing including written and oral examinations, a background investigation, and a physical. Applicants who are full-time MCJA/BLETP certified or currently employed as a full-time officer, the psychological interview and polygraph test will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police. 
• Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduate preferred. 
• If not previously certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the applicant must take a physical assessment test in order to meet the MCJA criteria.
• Excellent hearing, clear speech, and excellent eyesight (corrected acceptable).
• Must be able to function well under pressure with adverse stimulation and in potentially life-threatening situations.
• Individual must be highly motivated.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) copies of law enforcement certifications you have 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.