Police Patrol Officer jobs in Bangor, ME

The University of Maine at Farmington 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 $22.73 - $30.88 per hour (based on experience and Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP Certification)

Essential Functions:

• Respond to routine and complex emergencies; answer and respond 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.

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About University of Maine at Farmington:

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education

Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

A Nationally Ranked public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college. Just $19,851 per year for Maine residents. As low as $25,835 per year for non-Maine residents — that’s tuition, fees, room & board.

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, in the classroom and outside.

An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.

A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you.

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

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 multi-cultural community that recognizes, values and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Pre-Service Course Phase III
• Valid driver's license (in good standing based on UMS standards)
• Must be located within 45 miles of the UMF campus

Preferred:

• Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) or out-of-state equivalent MCJA Waiver

Top qualified candidates chosen will be required:

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

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately following the end of business on Thursday, January 4, 2024 until filled. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the University. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background and screenings.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. View our Benefits Information Summary for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).