Town of Ogunquit - Patrol Officer Opening

Town of Ogunquit•Ogunquit, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patrol Officer serves as a community caretaker and performs highly responsible law enforcement and crime-prevention functions for the Ogunquit Police Department. The role involves enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating misdemeanor and felony crimes, arresting offenders, and responding to dispatch calls involving traffic accidents, medical and other emergencies, civil disputes, family disturbances, and other situations requiring police assistance. The officer may also be required to perform special duties assigned by the Chief of Police. This is a full-time position with 10-hour shifts, on a schedule of four days on and three days off. Day and night shifts are available. The position is based in the department’s new facility. A notarized Police Department employment application is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work professionally and get along with others while performing the duties of the role.

Requirements

Submit a notarized Ogunquit Police Department employment application.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to get along with others in a professional manner while performing the duties required for the position.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws and ordinances.
Investigate misdemeanor and felony crimes.
Arrest offenders of the law.
Respond to dispatch calls involving traffic accidents, medical and other emergencies, civil disputes, family disturbances, and other calls requiring police assistance.
Perform special duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.