Patrol Deputy - Knox County

Start Date: September 24, 2024 | End Date: October 24, 2024
County: Knox County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Knox County Sheriff’s Office: Law Enforcement Full-Time Patrol Deputy

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department (KCSO) was formed in 1860 and was the first Uniform patrol in the state of Maine including over 360 square miles of land and 779 square miles of water. The KCSO is committed to fostering a team-oriented, open-door, family-oriented, and free-thinking department. We invest in our employees to explore their specialties, free-thinking and independence, and encouraging community involvement and civic engagement.

Overview:

The Patrol Deputy enforces the laws for the County of Knox, State of Maine by patrolling assigned areas and responding to and investigating incidents and complaints received from Dispatch, according to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office. Benefits • Knox County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance paid 100% for the employee and 75% for dependent coverage and attractive retirement options. • Our strong management team is dedicated to providing employees with inspiring leadership, a positive and friendly workplace, support, encouragement and the necessary tools for success. • In addition to exceptional health insurance: o Retirement and paid time off programs, o We offer vacation matching, o Take-home vehicles, o All uniform and equipment requirements, o Educational reimbursement, wellness program, and professional development and training opportunities. o Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and ranges from $35.00 - $42.79/hour

Qualifications and Wages: 

Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent, have no criminal record and be in good health. Applicants must have successfully completed the Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training Program and Alert Test of the MCJA, have a working knowledge of criminal, motor vehicle and civil law of the State to be enforced within the County, and have a minimum of one year of full or part-time law enforcement experience. Applicants will be required to pass a written exam, the standard MCJA physical assessment, an oral board, a polygraph exam, psychological exam, and an extensive criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email, or mail, which will be accepted until the position is filled, to:

Knox County Administrative Office

62 Union Street

Rockland, Maine 04841

EEO:

Knox County is an equal opportunity employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.