Police Officer - Saco Maine

Summary

Police Officer - Saco MaineThe City of Saco is seeking reliable, trustworthy, and motivated individuals to join our Police Department. As a Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining community safety and stability while upholding our core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Trust. Our vision is to be the safest community through professional and compassionate policing, and we're looking for people who want to help us achieve it.

This position starts at $36.57 per hour, a 4 day workweek, and includes an excellent benefits package.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recognize dangerous situations and act decisively to protect people and property

Demonstrate strong mental alertness and observational skills

Communicate clearly, whether in court, in writing, with the public, or over radio equipment

Engage effectively with individuals who are emotionally distressed or seriously injured

Speak clearly over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment

Make sound decisions quickly when faced with multiple options

Retain and recall factual information related to laws, statutes, and codes

Approach the public with fairness, compassion, and professionalism

Operate a motor vehicle safely at high speeds and in all weather conditions

Maintain conduct, on and off duty, that reflects community and professional standards

Work Schedule and Availability:

Must be able to work the established Patrol Officer schedule, which consists of 10-hour shifts, a four-day workweek, and assigned rotations of Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday. The position requires availability to work holidays and overtime as necessary to meet operational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.57 per hour

Work Location: In person

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Job Description

Police Officer - Saco MaineThe City of Saco is seeking reliable, trustworthy, and motivated individuals to join our Police Department. As a Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining community safety and stability while upholding our core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Trust. Our vision is to be the safest community through professional and compassionate policing, and we're looking for people who want to help us achieve it.

This position starts at $36.57 per hour, a 4 day workweek, and includes an excellent benefits package.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recognize dangerous situations and act decisively to protect people and property

Demonstrate strong mental alertness and observational skills

Communicate clearly, whether in court, in writing, with the public, or over radio equipment

Engage effectively with individuals who are emotionally distressed or seriously injured

Speak clearly over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment

Make sound decisions quickly when faced with multiple options

Retain and recall factual information related to laws, statutes, and codes

Approach the public with fairness, compassion, and professionalism

Operate a motor vehicle safely at high speeds and in all weather conditions

Maintain conduct, on and off duty, that reflects community and professional standards

Work Schedule and Availability:

Must be able to work the established Patrol Officer schedule, which consists of 10-hour shifts, a four-day workweek, and assigned rotations of Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday. The position requires availability to work holidays and overtime as necessary to meet operational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.57 per hour

Work Location: In person

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