Capitol Police Officer

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Maine Capitol Police is seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a full-time Police Officer vacancy. Our officers have set schedules, and we provide 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. In addition to the .85 per hour reachability/availability stipend, others are available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more! Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified full-time police officer in the State of Maine or will be required to complete the 18-week basic police officer academy at MCJA within one year of hire. Successful candidates will be required to pass an oral interview, extensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical examination. The applicant will also have to meet the minimum standard fitness requirements of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Full-time certified Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from the MCJA's minimum physical fitness requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Develop and continually enhance interview and interrogation skills
• Develop and maintain sound analytical, investigative methods
• Ability to conduct investigations and interviews
• Develop and maintain sound analytical skills to foster sound decision-making
• Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions
• Develop and maintain proficiency in firearms, first aid, and other areas of required certification
• Ability to write concise and detailed reports using proper grammar
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

• Currently certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as a Maine law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining hypervigilant posture at key State facilities
• Conducting crowd control duties
• Conducting investigations of alleged violations and complaints
• Issuing tickets and/or summonses and arresting violators
• Supporting weapons screening operations

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19.81% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
• Reachability/availability stipend of .85 per hour
• Additional stipends available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED