Police Officer

The Brewer Police Department is a shining example of modern law enforcement, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. The department's headquarters features an expansive layout with a gym, interview rooms, an electronic forensic lab, and training facilities designed to keep officers at the forefront of policing techniques.

The Brewer department employs a suite of sophisticated equipment, including body-worn cameras for transparency, cellular forensic software, a TruNarc illegal substance testing device, night vision, a UTV, patrol bicycles, and a narcotics and tracking K9.

Support from the city is robust, with local government prioritizing public safety initiatives and providing ongoing funding for training, equipment upgrades, and community outreach programs. This partnership empowers the police force to implement proactive policing strategies focusing on crime prevention rather than just reaction.

Community policing is at the heart of the Brewer Police Department’s approach. The Department hosts a youth academy and participates in Camp Postcard and Coffee with a Cop Events. The department also collaborates with local organizations to address underlying social issues, such as homelessness and mental health, ensuring a holistic approach to public safety.

The Brewer Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement, setting a high bar for its officers and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This department prioritizes integrity and professionalism, ensuring that every officer is held to rigorous standards both in conduct and performance. To support this mission, the Brewer Police Department invests significantly in ongoing training and professional development.

The Brewer Police Department is a model of progressive law enforcement, demonstrating that effective policing goes hand in hand with community engagement and support. Together, they work towards creating a safer, more cohesive community for everyone.

OPPORTUNITIES for Collateral Duties and Special Assignments:

· K-9

· Detective Division

· Community & Youth Outreach

· School Resource Officer

· Drug Task Force

· Criminal Interdiction and Drug Investigations

· Bicycle Patrol

· UTV

· Tactics and Firearms – training group

· Investigations – training group

· Reassignments from Patrol for investigations

WAGES

$27.46 to $36.63; see attached for wage scale

LATERAL TRANSFERS:

MCJA full-time certified officers are calculated based on completed years of full-time service post-full-time certification. Lateral Transfers with at least 2 years of completed full-time service receive 2 weeks’ vacation (80 hrs.) at the time of hire.

SCHEDULE:

There are four (4) ten-hour (10) weekly shifts: 4 on, 3 off. Most officers have weekends off for half the year.

EARNED TIME OFF:

· Twelve (12) floating holidays (120 hrs.)

· Up to four (4) sick bonus days per year (40 hrs.); sick bonus days are earned every three months if sick leave is not used

· There are up to twelve (12) sick leave days per year, one earned each month. Sick leave is utilized for personal illness.

· Up to three (3) family sick leave days per year for the care of the employee’s immediate family

· Compensatory Time Off

Vacation:

· One (1) weeks’ vacation (40 hrs.) upon completion of one (1) year of continuous employment.

· Two (2) weeks’ vacation (80 hrs.) upon completion of two (2) years of continuous employment.

· Lateral Transfers can receive up to 80 hrs. of vacation upon hire.

· Three (3) weeks’ vacation (120 hrs.) upon completion of seven (7) years of continuous employment.

· Four (4) weeks’ vacation (160 hrs.) upon completion of fifteen (15) years of continuous employment.

RETIREMENT:

MPERS PLD Special Plan 3C: Twenty-five years (25), 2/3 retirement with COLA, no age attainment

HEALTH CARE:

PPO 500 with HRA, Anthem

HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) annual funding:

Single: $1,125

Family: $2,250

Opt-Out Stipend: $500

Option for Dental Coverage and Vision Coverage

WAGE SCALE FOR 2024:

Step A: New Hire - $30.67

Step B: MCJA Graduation - $31.61

Step C: Completion of Probation - $32.55

Step D: Two Years - $33.53

Step E: Four Years - $34.54

Step F: Six Years - $35.20

Step G: Eight Years - $35.94

Step H: Ten Years - $36.63

TO APPLY:

Send an email with your resume and interest to Sergeant Zachary Caron, zcaron@brewermaine.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.67 - $36.63 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Brewer, ME 04412 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $1,125