What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Town of Eliot, Maine?
The Town of Eliot is looking for Police Officer’s to join our ranks! We are a very progressive law enforcement agency that promotes a Community Policing philosophy.
Job Summary
The Police Officer plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and enforcing the law within the community. This position requires a dedicated individual who is committed to protecting life and property, preventing crime, and upholding the law with integrity and professionalism. Officers will engage with the community to build trust and provide assistance while responding to emergencies and conducting investigations.
The Town of Eliot is mostly a residential seaside community, with commercial on the major Route of 236 connecting Kittery to the Berwicks, Eliot has a population of about 7500, located off I-95 about 10 minutes north of Portsmouth, NH and 45 minutes south of Portland, ME. Patrolling 32 miles of roadway, consisting of State, Town and Privately owned roads.
Our dedicated and elite Patrolman:
- Enforces all Federal, State, and Municipal Laws.
- Upholds the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
- Patrols the Town of Eliot for the general purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement.
- Identifies criminal offenders, and where appropriate, apprehends offenders and participates in subsequent court proceedings.
- Provides aid to persons in distress; promotes and preserves peace; treats individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
- Participates in traffic enforcement; issues warning and summonses as appropriate, with an eye toward gaining voluntary compliance by the motoring public.
- Completes accurate and concise written reports; uses computers, phones, camera equipment, and various computer software to accomplish tasks.
- Maintains professionalism and confidentiality during difficult circumstances.
- Maintains calm in the face of adversity.
- Participates in community-oriented policing and facilitates a partnership between the Department and public.
- De-escalates situations when called upon to do so.
- And MORE!
To join us in protecting and serving the citizens and visitors of the Town of Eliot you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Hold a HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a valid Maine Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass the ALERT and physical agility test
- Background checks.
If you meet the above requirements, we'd love to see your application!
Essential Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities
Must be a U.S. citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 21 years old, or 20 years old with at least 60 credits from an accredited college.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess an active driver’s license without disqualifying convictions, excessive moving violations and/or crash history.
Must not have any disqualifying criminal convictions.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.
Ability to obtain Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification within one (1) year of employment.
Ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner, and to convey or exchange information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, elected officials, and the general public.
Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete.
Ability to handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action.
Ability to adapt to ever changing circumstances and/or conditions;
Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification or pre-employment training preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy physical fitness standards.
- Ability to stand, walk, run, talk, listen, use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach.
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including, but not limited to police vehicles, computer, typewriter, telephone, copier and facsimile machine, radar unit, intoxilyzer, body armor, police radar, baton, handcuffs and firearms.
- Ability to achieve and maintain proficiency with firearms.
- Ability to affect arrest and/or subdue resisting persons, while employing defensive tactics and using physical force with handcuffs and other commonly used police issued tools (pepper spray, impact weapon, ECW, firearm);
- Ability to perform tasks which may require lifting relatively heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrests, rescues or general patrol functions.
The Town of Eliot offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package and is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce. Come join our team and culture of engaged employees. Our strong management team provides employees with inspiring leadership, a positive and friendly workplace, support, encouragement and the necessary tools for success. We offer tuition reimbursement, education stipend, professional development and training opportunities.
This position is 40 hours per week, with a full benefits package, with a 20- year retirement. Pay commensurate with experience and starts at $32.62/hr. Stipends and shift differentials are available, if you are certified we have the ability to start at a much higher hourly wage depending on experience.
Send resumes to Melissa Albert, malbert@eliotme.org any questions call 207-451-1206
Town of Eliot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Candidates must be prepared to undergo a thorough background check as part of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,849.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Police: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Eliot, ME 03903 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Eliot, ME 03903: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,849 - $78,000