Police Officer

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This classification is responsible for performing skilled police work to protect life and property; and enforce University regulations and Federal, State, and local laws. Essential duties require a working knowledge of police standards, procedures, techniques, and systems. Incumbents must utilize independent judgment in critical situations to maintain safety.

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month position. This position pays a range of $24.35 to $33.08 per hour, plus shift differential (based on experience and Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP Certification). A typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website to learn more. 

Essential Duties:

• Responds to routine and complex emergencies; answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches.
• Communicates with the faculty, staff, students, and general public while patrolling the university streets.
• Assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts; checks building security; and observes the behavior of citizens.
• Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a 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 include checking speed with radar and making traffic stops.
• Performs specialized activities such as training new recruits, investigating crimes, and/or coordinating projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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

Complete Job Description

 

Required Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills: Strong ability in written and oral expression.
• Knowledge:  Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community policing. Demonstrated ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
• Technology:  Strong technology skills in the use of a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Information Management Corporation's Record System (IMC), alarm access control and monitoring systems as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing law enforcement and security services in a multicultural community that recognizes, values, and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Pre-Service Course Phase III or MCJA approved state equivalent full-time law enforcement training program
• Valid driver's license (in good standing based on UMS standards)
• Must be located within 45 miles of the UMF campus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) or MCJA approved state equivalent full-time law enforcement training program. 

Top qualified candidates chosen will be required:

• Complete a written scenario
• Complete an in-person oral board interview
• Attend an additional on-campus visit with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Director of Public Safety, and a third university administrator

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
• A copy of the applicant’s certificate of completion from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) or state equivalent full-time law enforcement training program certificate).