Employment Opportunities

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

Detective and/or Patrol Officer
Public Safety Dispatcher

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

Public Safety Dispatcher

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KPD Application for Employment

Applications are being accepted for the position of part-time Public Safety Dispatcher. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task, which would include simultaneously dispatching emergency calls for police, fire and rescue. Candidates must be willing and available to work a variety of shifts to include weekends and holidays. A minimum of a high school diploma is required with a degree from an accredited college or university highly desirable.

A position description denoting the required skills, knowledge and abilities required for this position is available at the Kennebunk Police Department, 4 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 or on-line at: http://www.kennebunkpolice.maine.org/.

The applicant selected to fill this vacancy will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, polygraph and psychological exam. Hourly rate for this position will be $14.53/hr with an anticipated increase to $14.97/hr post July 1, 2008.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted at the Kennebunk Police Department until a suitable candidate is found. Completed applications should be directed to:

Kennebunk Police Department
Attn: Lieutenant Nicholas Higgins
4 Summer Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

Any further inquiries can be made to: A/Lt. Nicholas Higgins (207) 985-6121 or email: nhiggins@kennebunk.maine.org.

EOE

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Detective and/or Patrol Officer

KPD Application for Employment

The Kennebunk Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Detective and/or Patrol 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: $37,433 - $44,072
(Depending upon Experience)
*Increase of 5% in the 2008 contract year*



Detective Applicants must:


• At least three years of police experience as a full-time Patrol Officer, and certification as a graduate or waived, by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
• An Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or a Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduate or waived, with two years experience as a full-time patrol officer.
• 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.



Patrol Applicants must:


• 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.
  
  
  Benefits for all full-time positions include:
  
  
  • Overtime
  • Holiday pay
  • 401A 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 July 11, 2008, or until the suitable candidates are hired. Completed applications should be directed to:

Kennebunk Police Department
Attn: Lieutenant Nicholas Higgins
4 Summer Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

Any further inquiries can be made to: A/Lt. Nicholas Higgins (207) 985-6121 or email: nhiggins@kennebunk.maine.org.

EOE