The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer . This classification is responsible for performing skilled police work to protect life and property; and enforce University regulations and Federal, State, and local laws. Essential duties require a working knowledge of police standards, procedures, techniques, and systems. Incumbents must utilize independent judgment in critical situations to maintain safety.
This is a full-time, regular, 12-month position. This position pays a range of $31.10 to $35.97 per hour (based on experience and full-time law enforcement certification). A typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.
Candidates whose documented history of dishonesty, false statements, credibility impairments, Brady/Giglio disclosures, or prosecutorial credibility determinations substantially impair their ability to perform the essential functions of a sworn law enforcement officer may be removed from consideration.
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website to learn more.
Complete Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Respond to routine and complex emergencies; answer and respond to radio or telephone dispatches.
- Communicates with the faculty, staff, students, and general public while patrolling the University streets.
- Assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts; checks building security; and observes the behavior of citizens.
- Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, which includes directing traffic and issuing citations for moving and/or parking violations.
- Prepares suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and administrative reports.
- Enforces vehicle and traffic laws, which include checking speed with radar and making traffic stops.
- Performs specialized activities such as training new recruits, investigating crimes, and/or coordinating projects.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.
Required Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills: Strong ability in written and oral expression.
- Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of community policing. Demonstrated ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
- Technology: Strong technology skills in the use of a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Information Management Corporation's Record System (IMC), alarm access control and monitoring systems as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing law enforcement and security services in a multicultural community that recognizes, values, and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.
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Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Training Program or MCJA approved state equivalent full-time law enforcement training program.
- Valid driver's license (in good standing based on UMS standards).
- Must be located within 45 miles of the UMF campus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of advanced law enforcement training, certifications, and specialized professional development courses. Applicants should provide copies of all relevant training certificates and certifications with their application materials.
Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
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Top qualified candidates chosen will be required:
- Complete a written scenario.
- Complete an oral board interview.
Attend an additional on-campus visit with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Director of Public Safety, and a third university administrator.
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Application Requirements:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three (3) professional references
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We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Thursday, August 6, 2026
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers), and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400.
