Town of Mechanic Falls - Sergeant

Start Date: May 18, 2025 | End Date: November 14, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police
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***JOB POSTING SERGEANT***

The Town of Mechanic Falls is looking for highly motivated and community-oriented Sergeant with a powerful desire for public service.

The Sergeant serves the Town of Mechanic Falls and the Chief of Police as Second in Command. Duties include but not limit to: supervising patrol operations, managing the Town’s Police Assets, managing training, and Evidence Technician. Prior supervisor experience is preferred.

Successful candidates must be a certified officer or able to receive a waiver from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Candidates may be subjected to a review board, background investigation, polygraph, and medical examination.

The Town of Mechanic Falls offers a comprehensive benefit package with competitive pay. The Police Chief and Town Manager have the overall discretion to lateral transfer the Sergeant at any year step from a pay range at $29.57 thru 37.99.

The Town of Mechanic Falls offers a comprehensive benefit package including Maine State Retirement plan 3C. In lieu of MEPERS, ICMA 457 B plan is offered. The town also offers a strong health insurance plan (Anthem Gold Blue Choice PPO) for the employees and their family with the town paying 95% of the premiums. Dental and Eye care plans offered w/additional cost. HRA: Health reimbursement account that reimburses employees for deductible and most out of pocket expenses. Current levels of $3000 single, $6000 spouse, children, and family.

Additional Benefits include:

• All equipment and training required are provided by the Town.

• Yearly Longevity Stipends begin after 2 years of service at a rate of $1,000 which gradually increases each year to $3,000 at 10 years of service and beyond.

• Night shift differential pay.

• Twelve paid holidays.

• Certification Stipends.

• Ample training opportunities.

• Court/Call Out pay (minimum 4 hours OT).

• Uniform allowance.

• Gym membership reimbursement $150.

• Patrol Rifle Purchase Program.

Application can be found at the Town of Mechanic Falls webpage under Employment Opportunities. Or by the link below.

https://mechanicfalls.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B95B71D9E-3D80-403F-8086-C2CFADEB5CA9%7D/uploads/%7B6184F209-6578-41DB-848F-75F425893460%7D.PDF

Applications can be returned to: Mechanic Falls Police Department: 108 Lewiston Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 ATTN: Sergeant Paul Schroeder. Applications and other applicable documents can also be emailed to Sergeant Schroeder at [email protected]