Eliot - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement:

Eliot Police Department

Now accepting Entry Level applications

The Town of Eliot has approximately 7500 residents year-round and some summer residents.
Portions of the town are on the Piscataqua River and Sturgeon Creek. We have 52 miles of roadway consisting of private, town and state owned. We are an hour from Boston, MA, 40 minutes to Portland, ME and 5 minutes to downtown Portsmouth, NH. We have several recreational parks one on the river with a boat launch, walking paths, picnic areas and playground. We are part of an RSU with the Town of South Berwick, the school system is rated one of the best in Maine and is an attraction for many young families to live in our community.

We have a Town Manager, Select Board, Town Meeting form of government. Departments consisting of Town Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Recreation Department, Public Works, and Transfer Station. Town residents and management are very supportive of the town staff, they understand the need to recruit and retain dedicated employees to serve this great seaside community.

The Town of Eliot Police Department might be smaller than others, but it's mighty. We have a long tenured staff and a supportive, forward-thinking, open-door policy, community policing philosophy from our Chief. The department in 2022 received their accreditation from Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP)

Town of Eliot, Police Department's mission is to promote and preserve a feeling of safety and security to the residents and visitors of our community. To accomplish this, we will be well prepared and continuously improve to provide the quality services our residents deserve. We will utilize all means and resources within our power to educate, use prevention methods or intervene as necessary, treating each citizen with respect, fairness, and empathy. We will make significant efforts to maintain a higher standard of integrity and lead by example to maintain public trust. We will accomplish our mission by serving our citizens with:

Respect, Integrity, Fairness, Leadership & Empathy.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent 
Possession of a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.  Ability to acquire a License to carry a firearm without restriction.

Must be at least 21 years old, or 20 years old with at least 60 credits from an accredited college.  We are willing to train and invest in dedicated individuals that want a career in Law Enforcement. 

Job Description/General Duties:

The Patrolman performs routine and specialized police law enforcement work to protect lives and property and the prevention and suppression of crimes within the Town of Eliot in carrying out the enforcement of state and federal laws and local Bylaws. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Abilities: Ability to handle and carry out law enforcement duties during emergency situations often under adverse weather and/or stressful, life-threatening conditions. Ability to deal with disgruntled or violent members of the public in a safe, professional and tactful manner. Ability to independently research laws or legal briefs for guidance. Ability to make decisions in a timely, common sense and safe manner. Ability to work at any hour of the day or night and for extended periods of time, often under adverse or life-threatening conditions. Ability to fire a gun with accuracy.

Skills: Proficient oral and written communication as well as computer skills. Excellent physical skills to be able to protect yourself and others. Common sense skill to determine the most appropriate response to emergency situations. Technical skill in operating police vehicles, firearms and various types of police equipment in a safe and effective manner, often under adverse weather and life-threatening conditions. Self-motivational skills. Maintain good physical condition to perform the physical skills required as described below.

 Benefits:

1. 20 Year Maine State Retirement System for Public Safety Employees, vested after 5 years of service.
2. Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductible- town pays 85% of the cost, only 15% to the employee
3. Dental Insurance
4. Vision Insurance
5. Short Term Disability at 70% of gross, up to $1000 weekly- paid by the town.
6. Life Insurance, town paid up to one time employee gross salary-with additional coverage up to 3x salary at employees' expense
7. Employee Assistance Program- paid by the town.
8. 12 Paid Holidays-more benefits for working a holiday
9. Offering 9 different annual stipends for employees to participate
10. Special Details offered at $75.00 over and above regular pay and hours
11. Clothing allowance
12. Work life balance schedule- 12 hr. shifts – 2-2-3 with every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off
13. Additional pay hourly for bachelor's degree at $2.00/hr. and $1.00 for associate degree or Honorable Discharged Veteran. Shift differential $3.00/hr. midnights and $1.50/hr. evenings.
14. Earn sick time at 12 hours a month at the start of employment, up to maximum of 120 days
15. Vacation: 240 hours annually awarded on July 1; new employees will have pro-rated vacation to start.
16. Training: Management is pro employees, as training is the key to success. The town believes in investing in their staff.
17. Educational reimbursements based on the grade received.
18. On-site fitness and health and wellness program.

Hiring Process:

1. Application
2. Resume
3. Oral Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. ALERT Test (ALERT test can be taken prior to application this is encouraged)
6. Phase 1 Test
7. Physical Agility Test
8. Polygraph Examination
9. Psychological Examination
10. Chief of Police Interview

Once hired and completed the above, you must successfully complete the MCJA-BLETP 18-week program

 Equal opportunity Statement:

Town of Eliot, Maine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Melissa Albert at malbert@eliotme.org

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please direct questions regarding this position to malbert@eliotme.org