Job Posting - Full-Time Patrol Officer
The Phippsburg Police Department has an immediate opening for the position of full-time Patrol Officer. The Phippsburg Police Department is seeking qualified, motivated, and community-oriented individuals for the position of Police Officer.
Applicants must have completed the Alert test and the Pre-Service training course of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA). Preference may be given to applicants who have graduated from the MCJA or hold a degree in criminal justice or law enforcement. Applicants must meet age requirements as established by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and successfully pass a physical agility test (MCJA standards), oral board, background investigation, psychological, polygraph and medical examinations.
Candidates must be 21 years old, possess a valid Maine driver’s license, possess a High School Diploma or GED. Seeking applicants with strong communication skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Set schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Training opportunities and opportunities to perform work in all areas of public safety.
• 100% of single healthcare coverage and 60% of remaining balance for additional dependents.
• Special “3C” Maine State Retirement plan.
Applications can be downloaded online at www.phippsburg.com or be picked up in person at the Phippsburg Town Hall during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9-1 and 2-5).
Please submit a cover letter and a completed application (including the M.C.J.A. Alert test score and Physical Assessment test scores) to the Town of Phippsburg. Details about requirements can be found on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy website. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until a candidate is found. We encourage applicants who have part-time or full-time certification to apply, however we are willing to train the right candidate.
Questions should be directed to Chief Erick Halpin or Town Administrator Evan Goodkowsky at (207) 389-2653 or halpin.erick@phippsburg.com during business hours.
The Town of Phippsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.