Patrol Officer

Attention Academy graduates - The Town of Orono will offer a $5,000 signing bonus upon hire, followed by an additional $10,000 in incentives after probation, to a successful candidate who possesses a law enforcement certification.

The Orono Police Department, a progressive and innovative law enforcement agency, is looking for motivated police officers interested in building a culture and philosophy that prides itself on community service, providing unparalleled leadership, education, and involvement. The Town of Orono is a vibrant, diverse community, home to the flagship campus of The University of Maine. 

Patrol Officer:

•  Patrols the community in a vehicle or on foot to prevent or detect criminal behavior, maintain order, and observe public safety conditions and circumstances in the Town of Orono. 
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, involving both criminal and non-criminal matters. 
• Enforces traffic laws by stopping motorists and issuing citations or warnings as appropriate; enforces parking regulations. 
• Investigates crimes, incidents, traffic crashes, alarms, and suspicious activity or circumstances.
• Locates, preserves, collects, and processes physical evidence; takes photographs; dusts for fingerprints; makes sketches and diagrams ;maintains chain of custody. 
• Identifies, locates and interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; conducts custodial interrogations of arrested persons in accordance with constitutional rights. 
• Pursues, apprehends, and makes arrests using only the amount of force reasonably necessary under the circumstances; executes warrants, serves legal papers, issues summonses and warnings 
• Prepares and submits written reports and forms completely and concisely in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Testifies in court and other hearings.
• Identifies problems and issues in the community and works with neighborhood groups, organizations, and individuals to address these concerns in order to improve the quality of life in the community.
• Conducts themselves personally and professionally in a manner that demonstrates the highest degree of integrity, doing so with respect, compassion, and vigilance.
• Contributes to a productive work environment and positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other town employees

Benefits to include:

• Pay scale: Entry Level $27.95-$38.14 (Top Step Year 5).
• Maine State Retirement Special Plan 3C, 25 years with 2/3(66%)benefit.
• Maine Municipal Health Trust insurance
• 13 Paid holidays

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.