Full Time Patrol Officer

Overview
The Town of Bucksport is accepting applications to fill an opening for a full-time Patrol Officer with the Bucksport Police Department.

The Town of Bucksport is a rapidly growing community with a population of approximately 5,000 citizens and a Police Department that provides 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. The Bucksport Police Department is a team oriented, dedicated agency that has a strong belief in family, community policing and community involvement.

The Bucksport Police Department has a full-time Communication Center, a K-9 program, a School Resource Officer, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and encourages additional Officer certifications and training.

Applicants shall be at least 21 years of age unless the applicant has an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education in which case the applicant must be at least 20 years of age. The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have no criminal record or serious motor vehicle history.

Successful candidates will be required to pass an oral interview, extensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical examination. The applicant will also have to meet the minimum standard fitness requirements of the State Criminal Justice Academy. Full time certified Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from having to meet the minimum standard physical fitness requirements of MCJA.

When applying, the candidate shall submit a completed Town of Bucksport application form and current resume to Deputy Chief, David Winchester at dwinchester@bucksportmaine.gov or P.O. Box C-1, Bucksport, Maine. This is an open application process and the process will remain open until the position has been successfully filled.

Salary will vary per qualifications, experience and years of service. Lateral transfers are available ($28.68 - $35.46) with a very competitive health insurance package.

Benefits: 4 on 4 off schedule, Full Health Insurance, 12 paid holidays, Social Security, paid sick time, compensation time, income protection, vacation time, life insurance, Maine State Retirement Program (25 years of service/no age 66% pay of best 3 years, retirement with C.O.L.A., an optional ICMA retirement plan, uniform, cleaning and equipment allowances.

The Town of Bucksport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $28.68 - $35.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person