TOWN OF WELLS

Employment Posting

Posting Date: December 18, 2019

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position: Summer Reserve Police & Community Service Officers

Location: Wells Police Department

The Town of Wells is now accepting applications for the positions of *Summer Reserve Police Officers & Community Service Officers (CSO) *for the 2020 summer season. The police positions include bike, foot, or cruiser patrol and officers are required to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The community service officers will support police operations and work in the beach areas assisting citizens with parking and other duties to include town ordinance enforcement.

Minimum Requirements for CSO: Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, good mental and physical condition appropriate to the job requirements. Be able to stand, and walk outside for long periods of time in the summer months. Must pass an extensive background investigation.

Minimum Requirements for Police: Must meet all CSO standards and be at least 20 years old with 60 college credits by June or be 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must successfully complete and pass the ALERT test, Physical Agility Test, and Pre-Service Academy, along with an extensive background investigation to include a polygraph, medical and psychological exam. Experience and Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification (Phase I, II and/or III) are preferred. Testing for positions can occur during the application process.

To apply: Employment applications are available at Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, or through the Town’s website at www.wellstown.org under Employment Openings, or by contacting Captain Kevin Chabot at the Wells Police Department, 207-646-9354, or employment@wellstown.org. Completed Town of Wells employment application with resume must be returned to the Wells Police Department, 1563A Post Road, P.O. Box 949, Wells, ME 04090 or returned via e-mail. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately and should review the Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training program requirements and entrance standards on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s website. EOE

Marcella Faucher

Human Resources Director

Town of Wells

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