Reserve Police Officer @ University of Maine System

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking dedicated and professional reserve Police Officers to join our campus safety team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers will perform a range of law enforcement duties, including campus patrols, emergency response, crime investigation, and community engagement to promote a safe and supportive campus atmosphere. All work is accomplished within departmental procedures, but judgment, initiative, and sensitivity to issues in a higher education environment are required.

Salary: This is a per-diem position with an hourly wage of $22.73, plus a shift differential for shifts in which the majority of hours fall between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Patrols the UMF campus to ensure public safety and compliance with university regulations and applicable laws.
Investigates reports of crime and suspicious activity, preparing detailed and accurate reports.
Provides campus escorts for students, faculty, and staff as needed.
Enforces parking regulations and issue citations.
Responds to routine and complex emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
Provides security and assistance at university events, ensuring crowd control and policy enforcement.
Utilizes community policing techniques to build and maintain positive relationships with the campus community.
Conducts confidential police work to protect life and property, detect and apprehend violators, and enforce federal, state, and local laws.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Training Program or Completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Course Phase III
Valid driver’s license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
Candidates will be required to complete a background investigation which may include a polygraph, psychological interview, and a physical

Physical Requirements:

Balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continued until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings and post-offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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 or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400.

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