Town of Dexter Police Department

Dexter Police Department Report Police Station

Employment Opportunity: Police Officer - Patrolman April 7, 2008 – April 15, 2008

Position: Police Officer - Patrolman

Compensation: $26 - $39K

Job Description: This is a Category-A full-time wage-hour position with the Town of Dexter. This is field work in carrying out general duty police work, responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and local ordinances. Individual is responsible for performing routine police assignments and responding to calls for assistance relayed by a regional dispatcher. Work involves an element of personal danger and individual must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Individual shall meet the physical standards prescribed by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and the Town of Dexter. Officer must be able to effectively communicate verbally and possess the knowledge and ability to formulate written reports. Individual shall be required to develop and demonstrate skills in the use of firearms, operation of motor vehicles, and expertise to operate computers.

Search and Application Process: This position will become vacant on or about April 19, 2008. First preference in filling the vacancy shall be given to the placement of a current municipal employee that possesses the necessary qualifications and interest in filling the position. This includes officers currently performing duties as Reserve Officers for the Town of Dexter Police Department. In order to be considered for this position individuals must submit a completed employment application, resume, and cover letter to the Dexter Police Chief no later than close of business on April 15, 2008. Interested individuals must be currently employed by the Town of Dexter and meet the minimum qualifications specified in this job announcement. Job applications may be picked up from the Town Clerk or at the Dexter Police Department.

Minimum Applicant Requirements:

Currently employed by The Town of Dexter (Reserve Police Included)
At least 21 Years of Age
Good Physical Condition
Possess a Maine Drivers License
Not possess a criminal record
Not have an extensive traffic record
Have completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy 100 Hour Course
Have successfully completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Training Course or be able to successfully complete the course.
Individual must pass the physical fitness standards of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to include the 1.5 mile run, sit-ups and push-ups prior to being interviewed for this position. Applicants who have passed the physical fitness standards within the past six months will have satisfied this requirement.

Desired Experience, Education and Skills:

Prior experience in law enforcement
High school education. Advanced education in an area related to criminal justice is desirable.
Familiarity with the State of Maine Criminal Justice System
Experience working with state and county law enforcement agencies
Possess general computer and administrative skills
Possess above average written and verbal communications skills

Special Conditions:

Candidate may be required to submit to a physical examination
Candidate will be subject to a background investigation as well as review of driving records
Candidate may be requested to submit to psychological and polygraph testing

It is anticipated that the review of candidates from within the municipal work force will be completed by April 16, 2008. Any questions concerning this announcement, job criteria, or application requirements should be directed to the Dexter Police Chief.

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Employment Opportunity: Police Officer - Full time and Reserves The Town of Dexter is currently seeking applicants for a FULL TIME - Police Officer and PART TIME Reserve Officers.

All successful applicants must meet the physical standards prescribed by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and the Town of Dexter, and have successfully completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy 100-Hour Course.

Preference will be given to MCJA trained individuals for the full time position.

The Town of Dexter offers a competitive benefits package. An Application may be obtained by calling 924-7351.

A resume and application should be sent by April 28, 2008, 4:30 p.m. to:

Town of Dexter
Police Officer Search
23 Main Street
Dexter, ME 04930-1374

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Monday through Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- -1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you have a non-emergency during the lunch hour, after hours each day, nights, weekends and holidays, please dial 924-7622 and your call will be routed to Dispatch.

If you have an emergency always dial 9-1-1 for the quickest, most direct service.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Notification to the public of convicted sex offenders

Maine sex offender registry on-line

Officers

Full Time - Chief Art Roy, Sgt. James Emerson, Cpl. Alan Grinnell, Officer Jon Brown
Admistrative Assistant - Christine Pooler
Reserve Officers - Allen Emerson, Charlie Bailey, Warren Ackerman, Kevin Dunn, Kevin Wintle, Jonathan Ray and Christine Pooler

Police Chief's Annual Report
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 Once again, I must commend our Dexter Police Officers for their efforts in ensuring that Dexter is a safe community.

Our Officers, among other charges arrested or summonsed 43 people for outstanding warrants, 52 on Drug charges and 34 Drunk Drivers.

Officer Jeff Gotreau completed 18 weeks of Basic Police Training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Officer Jon Brown completed a two-week Drug Recognition Expert course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

All of our Officers completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy requirements of 20 Hours of annual training to include: Firearms Re-qualification, New Law Updates, Policy Review, Homeless Awareness, Drug Impairment and a variety of elective courses.

Reserve Officers Gerald Kirby, Kyle Wilson, Steve Spaulding and Gary Decker resigned during the past year due to other employment. Three new Reserve Officers Kevin Dunn, Warren Ackerman, Tim Hall, Henry Fortin and Mat Estes were hired.

Dexter Police Dept. - ARREST/SUMMONS
For Period 07/01/2006 - 06/30/2007

UCR Charge Total

02A RAPE BY FORCE 1

04C ASSAULT - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON 2

04D ASSAULT - STRONG ARM - HANDS, FISTS, ETC 2

04E ASSAULT - OTHER - NOT AGGRAVATED 12

05A2 BURGLARY - FORCIBLE ENTRY -RES DAY 5

05A4 BURGLARY - FORCIBLE ENTRY -NON RES NIGHT 5

05A6 BURGLARY - FORCIBLE ENTRY -NON RES UNKNO 7

05B1 BURGLARY - NO FORCE -RES NIGHT 1

05B5 BURGLARY - NO FORCE -NON RES DAY 3

06C LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING 28

06D LARCENY - FROM MOTOR VEHICLES 1

06G LARCENY - FROM BUILDINGS 1

06I LARCENY - ALL OTHER 2

07A AUTO THEFT - AUTOMOBILE 3

07AA AUTO THEFT-AUTOMOBILE- RECOVERED HERE 1

10 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING 2

11 FRAUD (BAD CHECKS, ETC) 3

17 SEX OFFENSES (OTHER) 3

18E DRUGS - POSSESSION - OPIUM/COCAINE 4

18F DRUGS - POSSESSION - MARIJUANA 48

21 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 34

22 LIQUOR LAWS 10

24 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 4

26 ALL OTHER -TRESP, CRIM. MISC, HARASS 20

26A VIOLATION PO/HO; COND OF REL; PROBATION 32

29A M/V MISDEMEANOR(OAS;ILLEGAL ATTACH;UNREG 93

29B M/V INFRACTION T/S; OPER W/O LIC; ETC 89

29BB SNOWMOBILE AND ATV VIOLATIONS 16

29C MOTOR VEHICLE - RADAR SPEEDING 113

30HR CRASH - HIT & RUN 1

32C ASSIST AGENCY (LAW ENFORCEMENT) 4

33A ANIMAL COMPLAINT - DOG 9

39 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - UCR REPORTABLE 13

63 ARREST ON A WARRANT 43

64 LITTERING 1

Grand Total 616

Chief Art Roy
Dexter Police Department

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