Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer - Wilton Police Department

The Wilton Police Department is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Patrol Officers. If you are passionate about making a difference in a close-knit community and enjoy small-town policing, this is the opportunity for you!

• Community policing and building positive relationships with residents.
• Investigating crimes and assisting with case resolution, including gathering evidence, witness interviews, booking and required report completion.
• Traffic enforcement, patrolling neighborhoods, and answering calls and complaints
• Use radar to control traffic speed in community and issue citations.
• Responding to emergencies and incidents within the community.
• Participating in community events and outreach programs.

• Knowledge of the buildings, roads and infrastructure of the Town, and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work.
• Ability to act professionally in high pressure situations.
• Ability to analyze quickly and subjectively to determine course of action.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to develop skills with firearms and motor vehicles.
• High School Diploma required, and formal training in Law Enforcement preferred.
• Required:
  
  Valid Driver's License.

Consideration will be based on a combination of training and experience.

Expected to attend and complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Join the Wilton's Police Department!

The Town of Wilton is seeking a motivated and reliable individual to fill a full-time role with our Police Department. The role's primary function is to uphold the laws, policies, and regulations of the Town, the State and the Federal Government, while acting as a steward for the community and its residents. This is a great opportunity to protect and serve your community.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of training and experience withing law enforcement. Starting wage for this position is $30.29/hour, with other considerations.

Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Wilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer