Job Description
The Department has a long standing tradition in providing the citizens of Brewer with the highest level of professional law enforcement services available. Our dedicated officers accomplish their public safety mission by establishing partnerships within the community and working cooperatively with the citizens we are sworn to protect.
Our officers are assigned to a variety of jobs that include the Patrol and Detective Divisions, School Resource Officers (SRO), as well as Administration. Duties include enforcement of applicable state and local laws, proactive crime prevention patrol of the city streets and traffic control.
The Brewer Police Department is committed to fighting the illegal drug trade in our community. By doing so, we maintain an extremely high level of clearance rates for all crimes reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is our belief by doing our very best in controlling drug crimes, we will see a reduction in overall crimes rates and increased arrests for those committing these crimes in our community.
WAGES
$27.46 to $36.63; see attached for wage scale
LATERAL TRANSFERS:
MCJA full-time certified officers are calculated based on completed years of full-time service post-full-time certification. Lateral Transfers with at least 2 years of completed full-time service receive 2 weeks’ vacation (80 hrs.) at the time of hire.
SCHEDULE:
There are four (4) ten-hour (10) weekly shifts: 4 on, 3 off. Most officers have weekends off for half the year.
EARNED TIME OFF:
• Twelve (12) floating holidays (120 hrs.)
• Up to four (4) sick bonus days per year (40 hrs.); sick bonus days are earned every three months if sick leave is not used
• There are up to twelve (12) sick leave days per year, one earned each month. Sick leave is utilized for personal illness.
• Up to three (3) family sick leave days per year for the care of the employee’s immediate family
• Compensatory Time Off
Vacation:
• One (1) weeks’ vacation (40 hrs.) upon completion of one (1) year of continuous employment.
• Two (2) weeks’ vacation (80 hrs.) upon completion of two (2) years of continuous employment.
• Lateral Transfers can receive up to 80 hrs. of vacation upon hire.
• Three (3) weeks’ vacation (120 hrs.) upon completion of seven (7) years of continuous employment.
• Four (4) weeks’ vacation (160 hrs.) upon completion of fifteen (15) years of continuous employment.
RETIREMENT:
MPERS PLD Special Plan 3C: Twenty-five years (25), 2/3 retirement with COLA, no age attainment
HEALTH CARE:
PPO 500 with HRA, Anthem
HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) annual funding:
Single: $1,125
Family: $2,250
Opt-Out Stipend: $500
Option for Dental Coverage and Vision Coverage
WAGE SCALE FOR 2024:
Step A: New Hire - $27.46
Step B: MCJA Graduation - $28.37
Step C: Completion of Probation - $30.67
Step D: Two Years - $31.61
Step E: Four Years - $32.55
Step F: Six Years - $32.55
Step G: Eight Years - $34.54
Step H: Ten Years - $35.20
Step I: Fifteen Years - $35.94
Step J: Twenty Years - $36.63
Company Information
The Brewer Police Department is a shining example of modern law enforcement, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. The department's headquarters features an expansive layout with a gym, interview rooms, an electronic forensic lab, and training facilities designed to keep officers at the forefront of policing techniques.
The Brewer department employs a suite of sophisticated equipment, including body-worn cameras for transparency, cellular forensic software, a TruNarc illegal substance testing device, night vision, a UTV, patrol bicycles, and a narcotics and tracking K9.
Support from the city is robust, with local government prioritizing public safety initiatives and providing ongoing funding for training, equipment upgrades, and community outreach programs. This partnership empowers the police force to implement proactive policing strategies focusing on crime prevention rather than just reaction.
Community policing is at the heart of the Brewer Police Department’s approach. The Department hosts a youth academy and participates in Camp Postcard and Coffee with a Cop Events. The department also collaborates with local organizations to address underlying social issues, such as homelessness and mental health, ensuring a holistic approach to public safety.
The Brewer Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement, setting a high bar for its officers and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This department prioritizes integrity and professionalism, ensuring that every officer is held to rigorous standards both in conduct and performance. To support this mission, the Brewer Police Department invests significantly in ongoing training and professional development.
The Brewer Police Department is a model of progressive law enforcement, demonstrating that effective policing goes hand in hand with community engagement and support. Together, they work towards creating a safer, more cohesive community for everyone.
Experience
All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with preference being given to candidates who are graduates of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and who possess law enforcement experience.