Campus Police Officer jobs in Maine

The Town of Bucksport is accepting applications to fill an anticipated opening for a full-time Patrol Officer with the Bucksport Police Department.

The Town of Bucksport is a rapidly growing community with a population of approximately 5,000 and a Police Department that provides 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. The Bucksport Police Department is a team oriented, dedicated agency that has a strong belief in family, community policing and community involvement.

The Bucksport Police Department has a full-time Communication Center, a K-9 program, a School Resource Officer, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, and encourages additional Officer certifications and training.

Applicants shall be at least 21 years of age unless the applicant has an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education in which case the applicant must be at least 20 years of age. Unless an applicant is currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program, has completed 40 credit hours, and the applicant is at least 19 years of age. The applicant must have passed the MCJA alert test, possess a valid driver’s license and have no criminal record or serious motor vehicle history.

Successful candidates will be required to pass an oral interview, extensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination. They will also have to meet the minimum standard fitness requirements of the State Criminal Justice Academy. Full time certified Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from having to meet the minimum standard physical fitness requirements of MCJA.

When applying, the candidate shall submit a completed Town of Bucksport , and to Deputy Chief, David Winchester at dwinchester@bucksportmaine.gov or P.O. Box C-1, Bucksport, Maine. There is an open application process and the process will remain open until the position has been successfully filled.

Salary will vary per qualifications, experience and years of service. Lateral transfers and sign on bonuses are available ($25.46 - $33.42).

Benefits: Full Health Insurance ($56.18 bi-weekly for single plan, $101.96 for family plan), 12 paid holidays, Social Security, paid sick time, compensation time, income protection, vacation time, life insurance, Maine State Retirement Program (25 years of service/no age requirement with C.O.L.A.), an optional ICMA retirement plan, uniform, cleaning and equipment allowances.

The Town of Bucksport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.46 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Town of Bucksport, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person