Reserve Police Officer - Per-Diem

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking dedicated and professional reserve Police Officers to join our campus safety team. These officers play a vital role in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Their duties include campus patrols, emergency response, crime investigation, and community engagement to promote a safe and supportive campus atmosphere. All work is accomplished within departmental procedures, yet requires judgment, initiative, and sensitivity to issues in a higher education environment.

This is a per-diem position with an hourly wage of $22.73, plus a shift differential for shifts in which the majority of hours fall between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

• Patrols the UMF campus to ensure public safety and compliance with university regulations and applicable laws.
• Investigates reports of crime and suspicious activity, preparing detailed and accurate reports.
• Provides campus escorts for students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Enforces parking regulations and issues citations.
• Responds to routine and complex emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides security and assistance at university events, ensuring crowd control and policy enforcement.
• Utilizes community policing techniques to build and maintain positive relationships with the campus community.
• Conducts confidential police work to protect life and property, detect and apprehend violators, and enforce federal, state, and local laws.

UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Training Program or Completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre‑Service Course Phase III.
• Valid driver’s license (in good standing, based on UMS standards).
• Candidates will be required to complete a background investigation which may include a polygraph, psychological interview, and a physical examination.

Balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings and a post‑offer physical examination.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies:
Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME , 207‑581‑1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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