Police Officer Seasonal Positions

Start Date: February 03, 2025 | End Date: August 02, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

The Town of Wells is now accepting applications for the positions of Summer Reserve Police Officers for the 2025 season. The police positions include bike, foot, or cruiser patrol. Officers are required to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Community Service Officers will support police operations and work in the beach areas assisting citizens with parking and other duties to include town ordinance enforcement.

All positions have an anticipated start in mid-May 2024.

Minimum Requirements for CSO: Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, good mental and physical condition appropriate to the job requirements. Be able to stand and walk outside for long periods of time in the summer months. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Pay is $18/per hour.

Minimum Requirements for Police:  Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, good mental and physical condition appropriate to the job requirements. Be able to stand and walk outside for long periods of time in the summer months. Candidates must be at least 20 years old with 60 college credits by June 13th or be 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Successfully complete and pass the ALERT test, Physical Agility Test, and Pre-Service Academy, along with an extensive background investigation to include a polygraph, medical and psychological exam. Experience and Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification (Phase I, II and/or III) are preferred. Wells PD will provide or assistance with testing and training for this position. Pay starts at $21/per hour.

To apply: Employment applications are available at Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, or through the Town’s website at www.wellstown.org under Job Openings, or by contacting Captain Kevin Chabot at the Wells Police Department, 207-646-9354, or [email protected]. Completed Town of Wells employment application with resume must be returned to the Wells Police Department, 1563A Post Road, P.O. Box 949, Wells, ME 04090 or returned via e-mail.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately and should review the Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training program requirements and entrance standards on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s website. EOE