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Now accepting applications for Patrol Officer
Wells Maine is a coastal community with 7 miles of beaches, federally protected estuaries, working harbor, 64 square miles, population increase from 12,000 in the winter to 50,000 at the peak of summer. We answer 45,000 calls for service per year. We consider ourselves to be community caretakers and stress a community policing model. We have 29 sworn full time positions, supported by 9 full time dispatchers, an Animal Control Officer, and two support staff positions.
We built our state of the art facility in 2019 and enjoy strong community support.
Minimum Requirements
Completed application, pass physical fitness testing, be of high moral character, background check, polygraph exam, psychological exam
Job Description / General Duties
Patrols an assigned area for general purposes of crime prevention and law enforcement;apprehends persons violating the law or wanted by the police;completes detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle accidents and other incidents requiring police attention;completes and submits arrest reports and investigation reports.
Benefits
- Lateral hires
- 10 Hour Fixed Schedule (4 on, 3 off)
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- 20 year retirement at 50% with no age requirement or matching 401K.
- Educational stipend. 2% for an associate degree, 4% for a bachelor degree, and 6% for a master degree.
- On-site gym.
Testing Requirements
- MCJA physical fitness test
Hiring Process
After initial testing, we do an oral board interview, then Chief and Town Manager interview. Once hired, you need to complete a background check that includes a polygraph and psychological test. Maine has a 18 week academy for new hires. Lateral hires from other states will undergo in-service training.
The Town of Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to kchabot@wellstown.org
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