Patrol Officer (Town of Yarmouth)

Start Date: September 30, 2024 | End Date: October 31, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Position:                Patrol Officer (Must be at least 21 years of age)

Location:               Yarmouth Police Department

Pay Range:            Starting pay is $29.27 per hour, plus incentives.  MCJA Certified Law Enforcement Officers: Full Lateral Pay and entry considerations.  Hourly Range: $31.87 to $36.84

Schedule:                Four Day/Ten-Hour Shifts

Closing Date:         Open Until Filled

Do you enjoy serving your community and making a positive difference? Then a career in law enforcement is for you!

The Yarmouth Police Department is accepting applications from candidates who are interested in pursuing a career opportunity that is community-minded and truly rewarding. No prior law enforcement experience is required, and the Department is willing to sponsor applicants to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

We are looking for proactive, professional, compassionate Patrol Officers who value a positive relationship with the community they serve. If you are unsure if the Yarmouth Police Department is right for you, we encourage you to learn more and arrange for a ride along with one of the Department’s current Officers!

Our Police Department has a great relationship with the community and strong support from Residents, the Town Council and Town management.  With a new fleet of vehicles, the Department will provide the training, experience and tools needed for you to reach your maximum potential. Officers are provided with cutting-edge equipment, uniforms and all related apparel.

The essential job functions for a Patrol Officer include patrolling the community, traffic enforcement, responding to calls for service and addressing community concerns related to crime and quality of life issues.

The Town of Yarmouth Police Department offers excellent insurance options (health and dental), a 20-year/50% retirement, competitive pay, life and disability insurances; 13 paid holidays, as well as vacation/earned paid leave/CTO/personal time and sick time. Incentives are available for education, military service, fitness, training or EMS licensure.

The Yarmouth Police Department has a new, state-of-the-art Public Safety building (built in 2021), which includes an on-site gym for Department Personnel. 

**Attention Currently Certified Law Enforcement Officers:**   The Yarmouth Police Department offers true lateral entry consideration with hourly rates ranging from a starting pay of $31.87 to $36.84.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and should have a strong background in law enforcement through education and/or experience.
• Applicants must be able to meet all certification standards as established by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA), to include a physical agility test (PAT). 
• Final Candidates will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, which will include both psychological and polygraph exams and a pre-employment physical. 

Preference and potential waivers may be given to Certified full-time Officers.

Please visit the Yarmouth Police Department website for more information: https://yarmouth.me.us/departments/police/index.php

To Apply:  Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us.  Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director.  Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter, resume and copy of your valid driver’s license. If you have taken the MCJA Alert Test or the MCJA PAT, please include a copy of these results with your application packet. 

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by law.  The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.