Join our Team!

Our professional and dedicated force of 17 sworn officers and administrative staff provide a teamwork approach to provide public safety to a community of nearly 6,000 people. Our team is governed by the highest ideals of honor and integrity in professional and personal activities and believes in a proactive approach to community policing by being problem-solvers and working closely with the people we serve to provide a safe environment to live, work and play. 

The police department takes a very proactive approach to investigate, deter and prosecute crime and being an advocate to victims of crime.  To empower our officers with the tools they need to be successful in their duties and to encourage professional growth, the department believes in keeping officers well trained and offers ample in-service training opportunities. We also have various specialty opportunities including assignments to the Criminal Investigation Division as a Detective, assignments to state and/or federal task forces, K-9 Handler, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, M.A.R.C. Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert and other opportunities as they become available.  

Benefits package for this position includes ample overtime and premium detail-pay opportunities, wage step increases, longevity pay, educational incentives, tuition reimbursement, physical fitness incentives, annual clothing allowance, employee and family medical health and dental coverage with medical out-of-pocket expense reimbursement, cash in lieu of medical insurance if covered by another plan, income protection insurance, annual paid vacation, earned paid sick leave plus access to a sick leave bank for additional paid leave time if needed, paid funeral leave, comp leave, paid holidays and personal leave, department-issued, take-home cell phones with “unlimited-everything”, complimentary hot meal for unscheduled, mandatory overtime, Field Training Officer stipend, and a 25-year retirement plan.  Employment preference may be given to Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduates or equivalent certification, however prior law enforcement experience is not required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to

• Patrol an assigned geographic area and 
  • respond to non-emergency and emergency calls for service;
  • monitor traffic and enforce traffic laws by issuing warnings and citations;
  • complete incident reports as required;
• Perform criminal investigations, including but not limited to interviewing witnesses, collecting physical evidence, and thoroughly completing required documentation;
• Assist the public and other law enforcement agencies;

APPLICANTS MUST

• Have the ability to learn and employ a wide variety of law enforcement methods and techniques in resolving complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and social disputes;
• Have the ability to work under stressful conditions;
• Have the ability to conduct investigations, interviews, and follow-up;
• Have the ability to administer first aid;
• Have the ability to work irregular hours, including shift work and call-outs.
• Have the ability to apply incident command structures in an effort to maintain scene control;
• Have the ability to effectively problem solve on the strategic and tactical levels;
• Have the ability to control aggressive person(s);
• Have the ability to communicate effectively;
• Have the ability to write concise and detailed reports;
• Have the ability to properly use and maintain Rumford Police issued equipment;
• Have the ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions;
• Have the ability to use and maintain firearms correctly;
• Have the ability to work without immediate supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid driver's license
• A high school diploma or equivalent and twenty-one (21) years of age.
• A passing score on the ALERT test (administered by Maine Criminal Justice Academy).
• A passing score in the 40th percentile on a physical fitness test (administered by Maine Criminal Justice Academy). Test must have been completed within the last year.

Applicant(s) will be required to pass a background investigation, medical exam, physical agility test, polygraph and psychological exam as part of the selection process and/or as part of a conditional offer of employment.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants must submit a completed application cover letter, current resume and required documents as outlined in the application to Chief Tony Milligan - Rumford Police Department, 150 River Street, Rumford, Maine 04276. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION DEADLINE

Contact any member of the Department or the Chief of Police to inquire on openings. Applications will be accepted anytime and those that meet the minimum qualifications will be added to the pool of prospective candidates and will be considered whenever there is a vacancy for up to a period of one year. Any applicant that is passed over will be returned to the pool for future consideration. The Town of Rumford is an equal opportunity employer.