Police Officer

Kennebunkport, ME
Kennebunkport Police Department

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Sergeant, works to protect the life and property of the Town of Kennebunkport, to prevent crime, and maintain law and order by enforcing the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Town. Work involves both traditional policing and community policing.Responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Performs varied and responsible duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative in completing tasks, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures. Incumbent is called upon to handle a significant amount of details, each varying from the other in substance and content, requiring incumbent to approach workload with flexibility

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the Town in a radio cruiser or on foot.
  • Uses radar to control traffic speeds in the Town and to issue citations to violators.
  • Answers calls and complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disputes, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies; directs traffic at scenes of accidents and during rush hours.
  • Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and testifies as a witness in court.
  • Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries, and attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
  • Conducts accident investigations, interviews principals and witnesses, taking written statements; examines vehicles and roadways; takes necessary street measurements; and clears the scene of obstruction and wreckage.
  • Participates in searching and booking persons arrested; may fingerprint suspects and prisoners; prepares necessary reports.
  • Prepares standard reports on arrests, investigations, and other activities.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • High school graduation, plus experience in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training and
    experience. Will be expected to attend and complete Criminal Justice Academy training if not already a graduate and successfully complete the department’s field training program.
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
  • Employee will work in a loud environment in and out of the field.
  • Employee is exposed to weapons continually; work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, may be exposed to hazardous materials/biohazards.
  • Employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for extended periods of time. The position may require the lifting, pulling, carrying of moderate to heavy weight.