Police Officer

Westbrook, ME
Westbrook Police Department

Salary: $24.91 – $34.48/hour

Position Summary:

A Police Officer is, in most instances, the first line of communication between the public and the Police Department. Therefore, it is imperative that the officer be ever mindful of his or her responsibility to promote and maintain positive police community relations in the responsible performance of required duties, consistent with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Westbrook Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforcement of all Federal, State, and Municipal laws.
  • Identifying criminal offenders and criminal activity and where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings;
  • Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crimes through preventive patrol and other measures;
  • Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm;
  • Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
  • Identify and report potential problems which may be serious law enforcement or governmental concerns;
  • Promote citizen involvement in addressing identified problems as a proactive approach to ensuring a sense of safety and security to the entire community.
  • Promote and preserve public peace and good order;
  • Advance a cooperative relationship with the general public, and other governmental agencies or businesses consistent with the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing.
  • Accomplish all police objectives within the law and the constitutional guarantees of all citizens;
  • Perform other related services as may be required.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older, unless the applicant has an associate degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education, in which case the applicant must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent right to work in the U.S.
  • High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
  • Active and valid motor vehicle operator’s license with no disqualifying convictions.
  • Sufficient physical condition to perform the essential duties and job functions of a Police Officer, including mandated vision and hearing requirements, in accordance with provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement and state/federal requirements.
  • No felony or equivalent criminal conviction involving moral turpitude nor be a habitual traffic law violator.
  • Good moral character, to be determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • Must receive Police Officer certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, within one year of appointment.
  • Must successfully complete required in-service training to maintain certification.
  • Must be able to legally possess a firearm.