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Job Description
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the position of Police classification is responsible for performing skilled police work to protect life and property; and enforce University regulations and Federal State and local duties require a working knowledge of police standards procedures techniques and must utilize independent judgment in critical situations to maintain safety.
This is a fulltime regular 12month position. This position pays a range of $24.35 to $33.08 per hour plus shift differential (based on experience and Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP Certification). A typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday 4:00 pm 12:00 am.
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits packagethat includes holiday and sick time medical dental and vision insurance life insurance short and longterm disability insurance a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents retirement plan options and more. Visit ourbenefits websiteto learn more.
Essential Duties:
- Responds to routine and complex emergencies; answers and responds 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.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.
Required Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills:Strong ability in written and oral expression.
- Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community ability to analyze emergency and nonemergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
- Technology: Strong technology skills in the use of a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Information Management Corporations Record System (IMC) alarm access control and monitoring systems as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word EXCEL ACCESS PowerPoint).
- Demonstratedcommitment 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.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) PreService Course Phase III or MCJA approved state equivalent fulltime law enforcement training program
- Valid drivers license (in good standing based on UMS standards)
- Must be located within 45 miles of the UMF campus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA)Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) or MCJA approved state equivalent fulltime law enforcement training program.
Top qualified candidates chosen will be required:
- Complete a written scenario
- Complete an inperson oral board interview
- Attend an additional oncampus visit with the Vice President of Student Affairs Director of Public Safety and a third university administrator
How to apply:
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 3 professional references
- A copy of the applicants certificate of completion from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA)Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) or state equivalent fulltime law enforcement training program certificate).
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on February 26 2025.
- 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 postoffer physical.
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 nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Mainetel.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
