The purpose of the position of Police Chief is to supervise,
direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Police Department.
This position reports to the Town Manager. Duties include, but are
not limited to, supervising staff; directing activities; directing
investigations; preparing orders; preparing budgets; preparing and
approving training programs; and performing additional tasks as assigned
by the Town Manager. In addition, the Chief of Police is authorized
to represent the Town in District Court in the prosecution of alleged
violations of those ordinances that the Police Department is empowered
to enforce, if duly certified in accordance with 25 M.R.S. §
2803-A(8) or successor statute. The Chief of Police may designate
any officer under his command, if so certified, to perform this prosecutorial
function.
This is a highly responsible administrative and supervisory
position as second in command to the Chief of Police in the daily
operation and management of all law enforcement activities of the
Police Department. The Lieutenant reports to the Chief of Police.
Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising staff; directing
investigations; preparing orders; preparing budgets; preparing and
approving training programs; investigating cases of alleged misconduct
by Department personnel; and performing additional tasks as assigned
by the Chief of Police.
The purpose of the position of administrative assistant to Chief
of Police is to provide high-level administrative and secretarial
support to the Police Chief and the Police Department of the Town.
This position reports to the Chief of Police. Duties include, but
are not limited to, preparing payroll; typing/transcribing letters
and memos; preparing permits; assisting in budget preparation; providing
record checks; training and supervision of clerical staff; and performing
additional tasks as assigned by the Police Chief. Work is of a highly
confidential nature and is normally carried out with limited or no
supervision in a fast-paced environment.
The purpose of the position of Sergeant is to supervise, direct
and manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned shift for the
Police Department. This position reports to the Police Chief. Duties
include, but are not limited to, supervising staff; directing activities;
apprehending criminals; conducting roll call; disseminating information;
evaluating medical emergencies; and performing additional tasks as
assigned by the Police Chief.
The purpose of the position of School Resource Officer is to
provide law enforcement support within the school system to build
positive relationships between students, faculty, and the police while
enforcing the laws promoting a safe and drug-free environment. Primary
emphasis is working with students in Grades 5–12. The School
Resource Officer will serve as a resource throughout the school system
and will be required to perform the functions of enforcement officer,
educator, and counselor while becoming an integral member of the school
community. This position reports to the Chief of Police or his designee.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the repeal
of former § 2.4.5.5, Technical Sergeant.
The primary purpose of the position of Court Officer is to work
as the liaison between the Police Department and the court system,
as well as coordinate training and assist in policy development. This
position is a part-time position, reporting to the Chief of Police
or his designee.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the repeal
of former § 2.4.5.6, Detective Sergeant.
The purpose of the position of Detective is to conduct and coordinate
all criminal investigations for the Police Department. This position
reports to the Chief of Police. Duties include, but are not limited
to, directing activities; reviewing logs; completing paperwork; preparing
cases; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Police Chief.
The purpose of the position of Juvenile Officer is to conduct
investigations involving juvenile offenders and allegations of child
abuse and neglect, and to the extent case loads permit, to conduct
investigations involving adult offenders and to conduct follow-up
investigations as assigned by the Detective Sergeant for the Police
Department. This position reports to the Detective Sergeant. Duties
include, but are not limited to, receiving and reviewing reports;
researching information; processing crime scenes; preparing reports;
testifying in court; and performing additional tasks as assigned by
the Detective Sergeant.
The purpose of the position of Animal Control Officer is to
enforce all laws relating to dogs, cats, other pets, and nuisance
wild animals for the Police Department. This position reports to the
Chief of Police. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning
programs; educating the general public; locating wild animals; maintaining
rabies awareness; enforcing all animal-related laws; and performing
additional tasks as assigned by the Police Chief.
The purpose of the position of police officer is to enforce
all criminal, civil and motor vehicle laws on behalf of the Police
Department. This position reports to the assigned supervisor. Duties
include, but are not limited to, patrolling assigned areas; dispersing
unruly crowds; preparing paperwork; warning, citing or arresting violators;
and performing additional tasks as assigned.
The purpose of the position of Dispatcher is to receive, prioritize
and disperse information and calls for service in regard to police,
fire, ambulance or other emergency agencies. This position reports
to the assigned supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to,
receiving calls; dispatching appropriate personnel; providing information;
maintaining logs; issuing permits; and performing additional tasks
as assigned.
[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18]
The purpose of the position of Dispatcher/Secretary is to receive,
prioritize and disperse information and calls for service in regard
to police, fire, ambulance or other emergency agencies. Additionally,
the position of Dispatcher/Secretary provides confidential support
to the Detective Division of the Police Department. This position
reports to the assigned supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited
to, receiving calls; dispatching appropriate personnel; providing
information; maintaining logs; issuing permits; typing reports; preparing
various documents; transcribing tapes; processing and maintaining
files; and performing additional tasks as assigned.
[Added 1-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 03-18]
The purpose of this position is to ensure proper performance
of Dispatch operations. The Lead Dispatcher serves as the Terminal
Agency Coordinator duties, oversees the Computer Aided Dispatch administrative
functions, the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch quality assurance
functions, and assists and instructs personnel in the proper discharge
of their assigned duties.
