Patrol Officer – Wilton Police Department
The Wilton Police Department is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Patrol Officers. If you are passionate about making a difference in a close-knit community and enjoy small-town policing, this is the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
* Community policing and building positive relationships with residents.
* Investigating crimes and assisting with case resolution, including gathering evidence, witness interviews, booking and required report completion.
* Traffic enforcement, patrolling neighborhoods, and answering calls and complaints
* Use radar to control traffic speed in community and issue citations.
* Responding to emergencies and incidents within the community.
* Participating in community events and outreach programs.
Job Requirements:
* Knowledge of the buildings, roads and infrastructure of the Town, and surrounding areas.
* Knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work.
* Ability to act professionally in high pressure situations.
* Ability to analyze quickly and subjectively to determine course of action.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
* Ability to develop skills with firearms and motor vehicles.
* High School Diploma required, and formal training in Law Enforcement preferred.
Consideration will be based on a combination of training and experience.
Expected to attend and complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
* Required: Valid Driver’s License.
Join the Town of Wilton’s Police Department!
The Town of Wilton is seeking a motivated and reliable individual to fill a full-time role with our Police Department. The role’s primary function is to uphold the laws, policies, and regulations of the Town, the State and the Federal Government, while acting as a steward for the community and its residents. This is a great opportunity to protect and serve your community. The ideal candidate will have a combination of training and experience withing law enforcement. Starting wage for this position is $30.29/hour, with other considerations.
If you are interested or would like to find out more, please email treas@wiltonmaine.gov or call at (207) 645-4961. Application and job description can be obtained at the Wilton Town Office, 158 Weld Road, Wilton, ME 04294 or at www.wiltonmaine.gov.
Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Wilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer