Patrol Officer

The Town of Orono • Orono, ME

11h • $29 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Orono Police Department is seeking motivated police officers to help build a culture and philosophy centered on community service, leadership, education, and involvement. The department describes itself as a progressive and innovative law enforcement agency serving Orono, a diverse community that is home to the University of Maine’s flagship campus.

The Patrol Officer patrols the community, responds to calls, enforces laws, investigates incidents, gathers and processes evidence, interviews people involved in investigations, makes arrests, prepares reports, and testifies in court. The role also involves working with community members and organizations to address local concerns and maintaining professional, respectful relationships with colleagues and other town employees.

For a successful candidate with law enforcement certification, the Town offers a $5,000 signing bonus upon hire and an additional $10,000 in incentives after probation. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

• A successful candidate must possess a law enforcement certification to qualify for the stated signing bonus and post-probation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the community by vehicle or on foot to prevent or detect criminal behavior, maintain order, and observe public safety conditions.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls involving criminal and non-criminal matters.
• Enforce traffic laws by stopping motorists and issuing citations or warnings as appropriate, and enforce parking regulations.
• Investigate crimes, incidents, traffic crashes, alarms, and suspicious activity or circumstances.
• Locate, preserve, collect, and process physical evidence; take photographs; dust for fingerprints; make sketches and diagrams; and maintain chain of custody.
• Identify, locate, and interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; conduct custodial interrogations of arrested persons in accordance with constitutional rights.
• Pursue, apprehend, and arrest individuals using only the amount of force reasonably necessary under the circumstances; execute warrants, serve legal papers, and issue summonses and warnings.
• Prepare and submit complete and concise written reports and forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Testify in court and other hearings.
• Identify community problems and issues and work with neighborhood groups, organizations, and individuals to address concerns and improve quality of life.
• Conduct oneself with integrity, respect, compassion, and vigilance.
• Contribute to a productive work environment and positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other town employees.

Benefits

• Entry-level pay scale of $28.87–$39.40, with the top step reached in Year 5.
• Maine State Retirement Special Plan 3C, offering a 2/3 (66%) benefit after 25 years.
• Maine Municipal Health Trust insurance.
• 13 paid holidays.
• For a successful candidate with law enforcement certification: a $5,000 signing bonus upon hire and an additional $10,000 in incentives after probation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed