Job Announcement:

Calais Police Department

Now Accepting Applications For Police Officer - Patrolman

$1,500 Signing Bonus

Calais is home to 3,123 residents and services a regional population of 15,000. Calais has worked to bolster its economy by revitalization of its downtown. Calais is designated as a HUB zone for economic development. Calais has a remarkable endowment of historic buildings and natural beauty. The quality of life is further enhanced by the availability of an array of community facilities including a regional hospital, Washington County Community College (formerly WCTC), numerous parks and recreational facilities.

The police department handles approximately 1500 calls for service annually.  We work closely with US Customs and Border Patrol, with three border crossings into Canada within the City of Calais.  

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a valid Maine driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• hold a high school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Candidates who have made the final selection may be required to successfully complete the physical agility test (MCJA Standard) and must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, and financial examination.

Job Description/General Duties:

• General patrol duties
• Investigating criminal complaints
• Traffic enforcement
• Public contact

Benefits:

• Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
• Comprehensive Insurance Package.
• Up to five years of credit towards vacation allotment for laterals.
• Employer paid health savings plan.
• All uniforms and equipment provided.
• Overtime paid for court appearance outside of normal shift.

Testing Requirements:

• New officers are required to take the ALERT test through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
• Physical agility test
• Background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological exam
• Lateral transfers are not required to take the written exam. Additional training as necessary based upon experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The City of Calais is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider In accordance with Federal Law and USDA Policy this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 1-800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to policechief@calaismaine.org