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Job Announcement:
Caribou, ME PATROL Officer
THE CITY OF CARIBOU POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
PATROL OFFICERS
GENERAL DUTIES
The City of Caribou is accepting applications for a full time police officer. Applicant must have a high school diploma, 200-hour police course certificate and will be required to pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy prescribed physical aptitude test, oral examinations, physical and psychological examination and criminal background check including a polygraph examination. Applicant must hold a valid Maine driver’s license and have an excellent driving record. Any of the following would be a plus: Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or law enforcement experience.
The Caribou Police Department offers competitive wages with excellent health and retirement benefits. The City of Caribou is an equal opportunity employer.
SALARY
- $30,540.64-$39,689 +shift differential, longevity pay, fitness incentive and grant-funded overtime opportunities.
- Maine State Retirement System (50% after 25 years, no age minimum)
- Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time.
ABOUT THE CITY OF CARIBOU AND THE CARIBOU POLICE DEPARTMENT
The rural American lifestyle is alive and well in Northern Maine. Living here, you’ll find yourself among people who take pride in what they do. Your neighbors are people you’ll know by first name when you meet them on the street and you’ll have a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the community you live in.
The City of Caribou is a full service community of 8,200 located at the heart of rural Northern Maine. Caribou is approximately 20 minutes from the Canadian border. For the outdoor enthusiast Caribou has tons to offer, with hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails, lit cross country ski trails, and snow shoe trails you can stay active all year round. The Aroostook Wildlife Refuge is a great place to hike all year round. The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Mount Katahdin, makes a great weekend getaway and the region is renowned for its unlimited hunting and fishing opportunities.
The mission of the Caribou Police Department is to enhance the quality of life throughout the City of Caribou by working cooperatively with all of our citizens to preserve the peace, reduce fear, enforce the law and promote a caring and safe environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 21 years of age (20 with a college degree)
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- All candidates will be required to pass/complete Maine Criminal Justice Academy and State of Maine Police Officer standards for training, including but not limited to MCJA fitness test, physical, psychological and polygraph examinations, and extensive background check.
- Out of state candidates are encouraged to apply; qualifications will be determined by MCJA training standards
HIRING PROCESS
After submitting an application the City of Caribou will contact candidates that meet our needs. A series of interviews as well as physical, psychological, and background checks will be conducted as candidates move through the process. The City of Caribou may reimburse candidates for in person interviews if selected to advance to the final interview process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online through www.PoliceApp.com/CaribouME. Please visit www.cariboumaine.org for more information on the City of Caribou.
Please direct questions regarding this position to tmazzucco@cariboumaine.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.