Kennebunk, Maine - Police Department

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Employment Opportunities

The Kennebunk Police Department is currently seeking canidates for the following positions:

Police Lieutenant
Police Officer

Applications can be downloaded, here. Applications are in PDF format and require a PDF reader like the free Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded here.

The Kennebunk Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Police Lieutenant

The Kennebunk Police Department is presently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Lieutenant. This position is one of two Lieutenants responsible for administering divisions to include our Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions, as well as our Communications Center.

The Lieutenant is within the chain of command structure at the department and will work independently under the general supervision of the Chief of Police. This position is regulated by applicable federal, state and local regulations, department rules, contractual limitations, and administrative review.

Kennebunk is located on the southwest coast of Maine; 25 miles south of the City of Portland, Maine and 25 miles north of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Our year-round population is approximately 11,500 and increases significantly during the summer months. The department consists of 28 full-time employees to include; 21 sworn officers, 6 communications operators and 1 administrative assistant, as well as 13 reserve officers.

"Starting" Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 (Depending upon Experience)
This is a non-union, salaried position and is anticipated to begin no later than June 15th, 2008.

Graduate of Maine Criminal Justice Academy or eligible for waiver.
Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of seven (7) years as a full-time police officer.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience at the rank of Sergeant or above.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Should reside within 20-minutes of the police department.
- 401K or ME State Retirement
- Health insurance
- Vacation time
- Paid sick time

Applications for this position are available at the Kennebunk Police Department, or in PDF format by following the link below:

KPD Application for Employment

Application period will remain open until May 15, 2008. Completed applications should be received no later than May 15, 2008 and directed to::

Kennebunk Police Department
Attn: Chief Robert MacKenzie
4 Summer Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

Any further inquiries can be made to: Chief Robert MacKenzie (207) 985-2102 ext. 1339 or email: rmackenzie@kennebunk.maine.org.

EOE

Police Officer

The Kennebunk Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. The town of Kennebunk is located on the southwest coast of Maine; 25 miles south of the city of Portland, Maine and 25 miles north of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Our year round population is approximately 11,500 and increases significantly during the summer months. The department consists of 28 full-time employees to include; 21 sworn officers, 6 communication operators, and 2 administrative assistants, as well as 13 reserve officers.

"Starting" Salary Range: $35,651 - $41,974 (Depending upon Experience)
*Increase of 5% in the 2008 contract year*

Have passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's ALERT test and the academy's 100-hour pre-service training program, or be elgible to receive a waiver from MCJA.
Be a minimim age of 21 years old (20 years old with at least 60 college credit hours).
Have a minimum of 2 years of college (60 credit hours), preferably an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field. Consideration may be given to those applicants who have a high school education and at least 2 years of full-time or reserve officer experience.
Posess a valid driver's license
Pass a thorough background check, financial check, polygraph exam, and psychological test.
Be in good plysical condition/health.
Pass a physical agility assessment test based on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's physical agility pre-entrance test.
Preference may be given to those applicants who have completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
- Overtime
- Holiday pay
- 401K or ME State Retirement
- Health insurance
- Vacation time
- Paid sick time

Applications for this position are available at the Kennebunk Police Department, or in PDF format by following the link below:

KPD Application for Employment

The application period will remain open until the suitable candidates are hired. Completed applications should be directed to:

Kennebunk Police Department
Attn: Chief Robert MacKenzie
4 Summer Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

Any further inquiries can be made to: Chief Robert MacKenzie (207) 985-2102 ext. 1339 or email: rmackenzie@kennebunk.maine.org.

EOE

2007 Kennebunk Police Department
Town of Kennebunk