Patrol Officer - Town of Yarmouth, Maine

Position: Patrol Officer [Must be at least 21 years of age]

**Preference for Candidates with existing Law Enforcement background**

Location: Yarmouth Police Department

Pay Range: Start: $35.12 // Year 3: $36.40 // Year 6: $37.21 // Year 10: $38.21 // Year 15: $39.50 // Year 18: $40.54

The above reflects hourly base pay and does not include incentives. The Yarmouth Police Department offers true lateral entry consideration.

Schedule: Four Day/Ten-Hour Shifts

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Yarmouth Police Department is accepting applications from candidates with an existing Law Enforcement background, as well as those who are interested in pursuing a community-minded career opportunity. If an individual is hired with no prior Law Enforcement background, the Yarmouth Police Department will sponsor the new Employee in attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

We are looking for proactive, professional, compassionate Patrol Officers who value a positive relationship with the community they serve. If you are unsure if the Yarmouth Police Department is right for you, we encourage you to learn more and arrange for a ride along with one of the Department’s current Officers!

Our Police Department has a great relationship with the community and strong support from Residents, the Town Council and Town management. With a new fleet of vehicles, the Department will provide the training, experience and tools needed for you to reach your maximum potential. Officers are provided with cutting-edge equipment, uniforms and all related apparel.

The essential job functions for a Patrol Officer include patrolling the community, traffic enforcement, responding to calls for service and addressing community concerns related to crime and quality of life issues.

The Town of Yarmouth Police Department offers excellent insurance options (health and dental), a 20-year/50% retirement, competitive pay, life and disability insurances; 13 paid holidays, as well as vacation/earned paid leave/CTO/personal time and sick time. Incentives are available for education, military service, fitness, training and/or EMS licensure.

The Yarmouth Police Department has a new, state-of-the-art Public Safety building (built in 2021), which includes an on-site gym for Department Personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

· Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

· Preference for Candidates with existing/strong background in Law Enforcement through education, Certification and/or experience.

· Applicants must be able to meet all certification standards as established by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA), to include a physical agility test (PAT).

· Final Candidates will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, which will include both psychological and polygraph exams and a pre-employment physical.

Questions? Please contact either H.R. Director, Jessica Factor (847-5511), or Police Chief,

Dan Gallant (846-2412).

Please visit the Yarmouth Police Department website:

https://yarmouth.me.us/departments/police/index.php

To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application form, a cover letter, resume and copy of your valid driver’s license. If you have taken the MCJA Alert Test or the MCJA PAT, please include a copy of these results with your application packet.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by law. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.

Pay: $35.12 - $40.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $40