Patrol Administrator ~ Knox County

Start Date: August 22, 2024 | End Date: September 22, 2024
County: Knox County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Knox County Sheriff’s Office ~ Full-Time Patrol Administrator Opening

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was formed in 1860 and was the first Uniform Sheriff’s Patrol in the state of Maine. The coverage area includes over 360 square miles of the Midcoast and 779 square miles of water within Penobscot Bay. The KCSO is committed to fostering a teamoriented, open-door, free-thinking, and cooperative department. We invest in our employees and their pursuits of specialties and we encourage, team-work, free-thinking, independence community involvement, and a healthy work-life balance.

Overview

The Patrol Administrator is responsible for the supervision of the operational aspects of patrol services and airport security, including specialized patrol services and all related administration, and is responsible for the Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions in the absence of the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The Patrol Administrator shall be required to perform all the duties of a Patrol Supervisor (Sergeant) and shall hold the rank of Captain for the purpose of chain of command. The Patrol Administrator ensures that all law enforcement complaints are properly investigated and that all reports meet all requirements. Responsibilities include the delivery of law enforcement services to all of the communities of Knox County, with a focus on those communities with no organized police department, including the islands and unorganized areas of Knox County.

Benefits

• Knox County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance paid 100% for the employee and 75% for dependent coverage and attractive retirement options, including MainePERS. • Our strong management team is dedicated to providing employees with inspiring leadership, a positive and friendly workplace, support, encouragement and the necessary tools for success. • In addition to exceptional health insurance: o We offer vacation matching, o Take-home vehicles, o All uniform and equipment requirements, o Educational reimbursement, wellness program, and professional development and training opportunities. o Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, up to $105,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

Applicants must be high school graduates and have a combination of education and experience in a criminal justice related field, three years of experience in a law enforcement capacity, and two years of leadership experience in a law enforcement field. Additionally, we require MCJA law enforcement certification, ICS 100-800, in-service training requirements, and familiarity with US Constitution and Maine Criminal Statutes.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email, or mail, which will be accepted until September 20, 2024, to Knox County Administrative Office 62 Union Street Rockland, Maine 04841 // achristie@knoxcountymaine.gov // Telephone: 207-594-0420, or through Indeed.

EEO

Knox County is an equal opportunity employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.