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 $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 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. Visit our benefits website to 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.