Employment Opportunity with UMPD — Police Support Services Manager

The University of Maine Police Department is looking for a motivated individual to join their team! We are currently hiring for a Police Support Services Manager to handle the day-to-day Information Technology needs of the department. The link to apply and a copy of the job posting is included below!

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Position Title: Police Support Services Manager (id:76823)
Campus: Orono
Department: Police Department – OSEC
Location: Orono ME

Statement of the Job:

This position assists the Chief of Police in tabulating, coding and reporting of crimes that occur on the University of Maine campus for purposes of Federal, State and Clery Act requirements.

This position assists the Campus community by serving on the Security Committee and is the Department coordinator for the on campus camera system for installation and operation.

This position will be responsible for installing and updating computer programs used by the Police Department employees to insure they are safe and secure.

This position will be responsible for the updating of Social Media and the Department website.

This position is critical to the success of UMaine Police in insuring the safety of the community through the use of community policing best practices. Typical hiring range for this position is $51,183 to $68,243 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found here.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • A four-year degree in computer sciences or a related field to include statistics, sociology, education, business, psychology and criminal justice or an equivalent combination of education and experience with the Uniform Crime Reporting System, the National Incident-Based Reporting System and the Clery Act requirements.
  • Demonstrated successful supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with current Microsoft operating systems as well as with ARC GIS, all Microsoft business software, Cloud Storage, Active Directory and computer programing.
  • Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral.

Preferred:

  • Additional specialized training
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as personal computers are worked on and exchanged.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

  • a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
  • a resume/curriculum vitae
  • contact information for three professional references
  • copies of law enforcement certifications you have

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:

Review of applications to begin: July 20, 2022
Interviews to begin no earlier than: July 25, 2022
Tentative start date: August 1, 2022

Appropriate background checks are required.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV