Police Officer

Bridgton, ME
Bridgton Police Department

Salary: $21.46/hour.

Position Summary:

The Town of Bridgton is now accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer opening. We are seeking a highly motivated; community-oriented individual who enjoys working in a team focused environment.

Requirements:

  • Applicants shall be at least 21 years of age (or 20 years of age with 60 college credits).
  • Have a valid Maine driver’s license (at time of hire) and in addition, candidates that are not full-time certified must have passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, www.maine.gov/dps/mcja/, ALERT Test and have recently passed (within the last year) the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s physical agility test and have the ability to perform the essential job functions of a Law Enforcement Officer.
  • An Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, or a combination of relevant training and experience is desirable.
  • Preference may be given to graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP).
  • Candidates will undergo an oral board interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological testing and a medical exam.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Alert Test.
  • Preference given to Associates Degree and higher.