City of Saco Patrol Officer

City of Saco•Saco, ME

About The Position

The City of Saco is seeking reliable, trustworthy, and motivated individuals to join its Police Department as Patrol Officers. The role contributes to community safety and stability while upholding the department’s values of Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Trust, and supporting its vision of creating the safest community through professional and compassionate policing. Patrol Officers work 10-hour shifts on a four-day workweek, on an assigned Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday rotation. The position requires availability to work holidays and overtime as operational needs require. Pay ranges from $37.66 to $49.59 per hour. Candidates must be graduates of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or meet the eligibility criteria for a waiver under applicable state law and regulatory standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required.

Requirements

Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or eligible for a waiver under applicable state law and regulatory standards.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to recognize dangerous situations and act decisively to protect people and property.
Strong mental alertness and observational skills.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly.
Ability to comprehend, retain, and accurately recall laws, statutes, ordinances, departmental policies, and procedural requirements.
Composure, judgment, and self-discipline in stressful, adversarial, or rapidly evolving circumstances.
Fairness, impartiality, compassion, and professionalism in interactions with the public.
Ability to exercise appropriate assertiveness and effectively influence or direct others when required.
Willingness to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to perform law enforcement duties to a high standard.
Integrity and conduct consistent with the expectations of a law enforcement officer and community trust.
Ability to report information, statements, and evidence accurately and impartially.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely at high speeds and in all weather conditions.
Ability to work the established schedule of 10-hour shifts and a four-day workweek, with assigned Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday rotations.
Availability to work holidays and overtime as necessary to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

Recognize hazardous or potentially dangerous situations and take prompt, appropriate, and legally sound action to protect people and property.
Communicate clearly in court, in writing, with the public, and over police radio or other electronic transmission equipment.
Engage effectively and professionally with members of the public, including people who are emotionally distressed or seriously injured.
Make sound decisions quickly when faced with multiple options or rapidly evolving circumstances.
Comprehend, retain, and accurately recall factual information, including laws, statutes, ordinances, departmental policies, and procedures.
Exercise appropriate assertiveness and influence or direct the behavior of others when required.
Present information, statements, and evidence fully, accurately, and without distortion, omission, or bias.
Maintain personal and professional conduct that supports community trust and does not impair credibility as a witness.

Benefits

Medical and vision coverage (80% City paid, 20% employee paid)
Dental plan; the City contributes $325 yearly toward plan cost
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% City paid
Life insurance, 100% City paid
Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance; 100% employee paid
Retirement plans (401a, 457b, and MainePERS)
Vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave program in coordination with Maine Paid Family Leave
Wellness program
City-paid holidays
Four-day workweek