Police Officer

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is hiring! Join our team as a Police Officer. The Department of Public Safety has a strong commitment to the community policing and problem-solving philosophy. In addition to performing general policing, safety and emergency response functions, our members enjoy the satisfaction of a close working relationship with our community. We are looking for team members who understand and support our community values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System has excellent, unmatched benefits including: 

• Tuition waivers for yourself, your spouse and/or your eligible dependents
• Excellent healthcare benefits with low out of pocket expenses
• Participation in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, or a 403b retirement plan with excellent employer contribution
• Gym membership and wellness plans
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Eye care, dental, pet care, and home and auto insurance benefits
• Earned sick and vacation leave, as well as 13 paid holidays
• Educational and specialty pay stipends
• Shift differential and earned compensatory time

This is a 40 hour per week position on a schedule that is determined by unit seniority and shift bid, with overtime opportunities. Starting rate is $27.86/hour if not certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or 28.63/hour if certified, plus shift and specialty differentials. Lateral entry pay may be considered for exceptionally qualified certified police officers. 

Police Officers report to the shift Sergeant and are responsible for the day-to-day law enforcement, community policing and security service delivery for the assigned shift. Officers are often tasked with solving complex community problems or conducting all aspects of investigations. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. The Department of Public Safety is a proud participant of the 30X30 Advancing Women in Law Enforcement initiative (30x30initiative.org). 

Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with a Full-Time Law Enforcement certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (certified out of state candidates may be considered for a waiver); Maine Pre-Service Law Enforcement academy candidates may also be considered.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to be certified as a Maine law enforcement officer
• Valid Class C Maine driver’s license
• At least one year of law enforcement or related experience

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain posted until filled. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. After oral interviews are conducted, the finalist candidate must pass a physical fitness assessment (unless Full-Time certified), medical exam, background investigation, and job suitability assessment in accordance with Maine Criminal Just Academy standards. 

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.