Police Officer

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This classification is responsible for performing skilled police work to protect life and property; and enforce University regulations and Federal, State, and local laws. Essential duties require a working knowledge of police standards, procedures, techniques, and systems. Incumbents must utilize independent judgment in critical situations to maintain safety.

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month position. This position pays a range of $31.10 to $35.97 per hour (based on experience and full-time law enforcement certification). A typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.

Candidates whose documented history of dishonesty, false statements, credibility impairments, Brady/Giglio disclosures, or prosecutorial credibility determinations substantially impair their ability to perform the essential functions of a sworn law enforcement officer may be removed from consideration.

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more.

Note:

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

• Respond to routine and complex emergencies; answer and respond to radio or telephone dispatches.
• Communicates with the faculty, staff, students, and general public while patrolling the University streets.
• Assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts; checks building security; and observes the behavior of citizens.
• Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, which includes directing traffic and issuing citations for moving and/or parking violations.
• Prepares suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and administrative reports.
• Enforces vehicle and traffic laws, which include checking speed with radar and making traffic stops.
• Performs specialized activities such as training new recruits, investigating crimes, and/or coordinating projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Interpersonal skills:
  Strong ability in written and oral expression.
• Knowledge:
  Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community policing. Demonstrated ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
• Technology:
  Strong technology skills in the use of a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Information Management Corporation's Record System (IMC), alarm access control and monitoring systems as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing law enforcement and security services in a multicultural community that recognizes, values, and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Training Program or MCJA approved state equivalent full-time law enforcement training program.
• Valid driver's license (in good standing based on UMS standards).
• Must be located within 45 miles of the UMF campus.

• Successful completion of advanced law enforcement training, certifications, and specialized professional development courses. Applicants should provide copies of all relevant training certificates and certifications with their application materials.
• Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.

• Complete a written scenario.
• Complete an oral board interview.
• Attend an additional on-campus visit with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Director of Public Safety, and a third university administrator.