Patrol Officer

PATROL OFFICER

Belfast, Maine

The City of Belfast, a dynamic mid‑coast Maine community of 7,000, seeks to hire a full‑time Patrol Officer who is experienced, collaborative, and community oriented. The Belfast Police Department is a full‑service police department serving the citizens and visitors of the City of Belfast. Officers strive to deliver police services in an innovative, professional and compassionate manner and work hard to partner with the community to address its concerns and make this City a great place to live, work, and play.

The successful candidate will serve under the direct supervision of the Police Sergeant and work effectively as a team with officers and City Departments. The Patrol Officer must have background and experience in all matters related to enforcement of laws within the department’s jurisdiction and the protection of lives and property through the supervision and administration of the department. The Patrol Officer must have a demonstrated record of ethical leadership that creates a cohesive work environment, garners the confidence and respect of staff and the community, and must have excellent internal and external communications skills, be results‑driven, and foster a work environment that promotes employee involvement and accountability.

This position works a four on, four off schedule. It is Step I with a base rate of $30.90 an hour for the first six months; subsequently moves to Step II with a base pay of $31.70 an hour in addition to a competitive benefits package.

The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.