Lewiston Police Department has Full Time Police Officer Openings!
Are you interested in a becoming a Police Officer?
The Lewiston Police Department is interested in you!
The Lewiston Police Department is currently accepting applicants for the current full time
police officer openings. The Lewiston Police Department offers a competitive salary and
a benefit package, which includes holiday, sick, and vacation pay in addition to health
insurance.
Why the Lewiston Police Department?
Lewiston PD proactively serves the second largest city in the State of Maine,
and offers several advancement and specialized assignment opportunities to
its officers. Also, you’re going to be busy because we average about 42,896
calls for service a year and who really wants to sit around!
These opportunities include K9 handlers, Field Training Officers, School
Resource Officers, D.A.R.E., Evidence Collection Team, Hazmat Technician
Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Polygraph Examiners, Domestic Violence
Coordinator, Community Resource Team, and a dedicated Detective Criminal
Investigative Division.
Officers are also assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (M.D.E.A.), the Maine Computer Crime
Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force (F.B.I), the Drug
Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.), and the Central Maine Violent Crime Task Force which is partnered
with the U.S. Marshals Service and the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (A.T.F).
What is happening in Lewiston?
The City of Lewiston has been reenergized with development throughout the
city like new schools, and new and diverse restaurants, businesses, and arts.
Throughout the year, Lewiston hosts Art Walks, the Great Falls Balloon
Festival, and the Dempsey Challenge to name a few. Also, Lewiston is
affordable our average home price is $130,000 compared to Portland’s
$232,000. Looking to open a new business? It costs on average $12.00 a
square foot for downtown office space vs. $22.50 in Portland. Lewiston has a
diverse community and is a safe place to raise your family, matter of fact our
crime rate was only 22.5 in 2015. Come join our community!
What to check us out?
The Lewiston Police Department’s “Civilian Ride A-Long Program” is an excellent way
for people to learn and see firsthand what it’s like to “police the beat.” This program
offers local citizens and perspective law enforcement officers an opportunity to meet
our officers and to become familiar with services we offer. Visit our website and
download our “Civilian Ride A-long” application.
Applicants should consider the unique opportunities the Lewiston Police Department and the
City of Lewiston offers its officers their families when choosing our department.
How to apply?
All applicants must be at least 20 years of age, and are required to have already taken and passed the Maine
Criminal Justice Academy’s Alert and Physical Fitness Test. The Lewiston Police Department requires a passing
Alert Test Score of 45 or higher.
Please visit the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s website for the upcoming Alert and Physical Fitness Testing
dates, times, and locations. The Academy’s website is http://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja/index.shtml or call 207-
877-8000 for more information.
Also, when submitting an application, please provide a completed “City of Lewiston Job Application” and a
completed “Police Department Job Application” which can be found on the Lewiston Police Department’s webpage
http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/index.aspx?nid=141 in the “Introduction” section under “Employment
Opportunities.” The following is a direct link to the police department’s employment opportunities webpage
http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/index.aspx?nid=484
The following documents are required when submitting an application:
1) A copy of your Birth Certificate
2) Certificate of Citizenship if you are naturalized or a repatriate citizen of the United States
3) A certified copy of your High School Diploma or GED, your College Diploma if you are a graduate
4) A copy of your Military Discharge (Form DD-214, Member 4), if you are a veteran of the Armed Forces.
5) Resume and cover letter, if you choose
Again, do not forget to provide copies of your passing Alert Test and Physical Fitness Scores.
Below are the Physical fitness test required scores to pass based on your gender and age.
FITNESS
MALE (40
th
Percentile)
AGE
FEMALE (40
th
Percentile)
AGE
TEST
2029
3039
4049
50-59
2029
3039
4049
One Minute Push-up Test
29
24
18
13
15
11
9
3
One Minute Sit-up Test
38
35
29
24
32
25
20
14
1.5 Mile Run
12.38
13:04
13:49
15:03
14:50
15:38
16:21
18:07
For a full listing of disqualifiers please read the “Police Department Job Application”, and consider the following to
disqualifiers surrounding drug use and past drug experimentation;
o No Marijuana /Hashish use in the last 3 years and no excessive Marijuana/Hashish use beyond
the age of 21.
o No use of any drug defined in M.R.S.A. Title 17-A. §1107, to include but not limited to Cocaine,
Heroin, LSD, and non-prescribed Steroid usage in the last 3 years.
All applicants should also review the police department’s policy concerning tattoos at
http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3950
Contact Officer Joseph Philippon at jphilippon@lewistonmaine.gov or call 207-513-3010 for more information.
Please detach this sheet from your application and keep it for future reference.
LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please read this form carefully- it will give you an overview of the various steps needed to become a Patrol Officer.
The attached waiver and consent forms must be completely filled out and signed by the applicant. You
MUST
be at least (20) years
of age to apply for this position.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
1.
A copy of your
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
2.
CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP
if you are naturalized or a repatriated citizen of the United States
3.
A certified copy of your
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
or
GED
, and your
COLLEGE DIPLOMA
if you are a graduate
4.
MAINE A.L.E.R.T. CERTIFICATE
and Physical Fitness Test Results (MCJA)
5.
A certified copy of your
MILITARY DISCHARGE
(Form DD-214, Member 4), if you are a veteran of the Armed Forces
Thank you for your interest in the City of Lewiston Police Department. Enclosed, please find (4) forms which need to be completed-
(2) will be sent to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA), the other (2) will be returned to Human Resources along with the
results of your testing at the MCJA. Also included is a copy of the job description for Police Patrol Officer.
The City of Lewiston utilizes the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to administer its
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
and
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
. The application forms for both of these are included. Please complete them and mail them to the
MCJA along with your check or money order- address is located at the top of these forms. Once you have mailed the application
forms, you should call the MCJA at any time to schedule both examinations [A.L.E.R.T. test and Physical Fitness test]- they do
not need to have received your application to schedule the exams. The results of your examinations will be mailed to you
directly from the MCJA. Please complete the
City of Lewiston’s Employment Application, and the
Police Entrance Requirements
with the STANDARDS and DISQUALIFIERS clearly articulated with a WAIVER of understanding, signed by the applicant, and
return these to Human Resources along with your test results from MCJA. Applications may be filed in the Human Resource
Department at any time. Applications for original appointment shall remain active for a period of (1) year.
NOTE
: The Chief of Police may waive the requirement for a written entrance examination upon proof that the candidate has
successfully completed the Municipal/County Basic Police School at the MCJA, or its equivalent, and is either a fully or
conditionally certified police officer.
Applicants being considered for employment with the Lewiston Police Department may be
contacted at any time for a period of up to a year, as vacancies arise, by the Police Chief’s Office in order to schedule an
INTERVIEW
with the Police Chief, or his designee
.
A
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
of all applicants will be conducted by the Lewison Police Department. The
investigation will include viewing records concerning criminal and driver histories. Applicants residing outside the State of
Maine may be required to furnish a criminal history/driver’s history from the last State of residence.
Candidates shall submit to a
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
by a qualified physician selected by the City Administrator.
Examinations may include, in addition to a signed self-disclosure form, lab and x-rays as deemed appropriate by the physician to
determine adequate physical qualifications for the work to be performed. In addition, candidates are required to undergo a
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
to determine suitability for police work. In all cases, the cost of these examiniations
shall be bourne by the City of Lewiston.
Applicants considered for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
at the request
and expense of the City of Lewiston
. Polygraph questions will be drawn from the following areas:
Driving Record
Previous Employment
Military Service
Criminal Activity
Work Record
Alcohol Consumption
Illegal Drugs
Credit/Financial
Use of Force
Thefts
Medical History
Sexual Activity
Arson
Fish & Game
HIRING PROCESS:
The hiring process should be expected to last no more than 120 days. Applicants who are not selected will be notified
in writing within 30 days of a decision. In the event that you are not selected for employment, you may reapply a year
from date of last application
.
QUESTIONS CONCERNING APPLICATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: CITY OF LEWISTON, HUMAN RESOURCES, 207-784-2951
EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS
It is the responsibility of the Lewiston Police Department and the State of Maine to conduct a thorough background investigation on
each applicant for Police Officer. This investigation includes, but is not limited to:
Check of the applicant's work history
Driver's History
Criminal History
Credit History
References
Interview with an Investigator (background)
Polygraph Examination and/or other deception detection examinations
Administering of a written and/or clinical psychological analysis
Administering of a physical examination/drug screen
Interview with Police Administration
DISQUALIFIERS FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Any attempt to conceal or misrepresent information during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification of the applicant.
In an effort to maintain an equitable standard for hiring applicants for the position of Police Officer, certain standards and guidelines
have
been established. The following represent a minimum of these standards. Applicants for the position of Police Officer
will not be
considered without meeting the minimum criteria outlined below.
No felony conviction(s), or engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony crime, regardless of of having been charged,
in lifetime. (Applicants with prior felonious conduct would be required to obtain a waiver from the Maine Criminal Justice
Academy prior to appointment).
No more than two criminal misdemeanor convictions, and no conviction for misdemeanor of an aggravated nature; public
order, decency or moral turpitude.
No convictions for OUI/DWI within the past three years. No more than one conviction of OUI/DWI in a lifetime.
No more than two convictions for speeding in the past 36 months.
No drivers license suspension(s)/revocation(s) in the past 36 months.
No restrictions that would prevent applicant from legally or safely operating a vehicle in the past 3 years.
No convictions for Racing or Reckless Driving in the past 3 years.
No convictions for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Homicide by Vehicle, Attempting to Elude or Habitual Violator.
Must have had a valid drivers license for at least 3 years.
If discharge from a military organization is other than Honorable or Medical an explanation should be attached.
No discharge for cause from a local, state or national Civil Service or Merit System.
No convictions for offenses involving
conviction of a qualifying misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(8)
,
to include no active
Temporary Protective Orders, (TPO) or Protective From
Abuse Orders.
No
adjudication as mental defectives or incompetents, or committal to any mental institution.
Information pertaining to disqualifiers surrounding drug use and past drug experimentation is outlined below:
No Marijuana /Hashish use in the last 3 years and no excessive Marijuana/Hashish use beyond the age of 21.
No use of any drug defined in M.R.S.A. Title 17-A. §1107, to include but not limited to Cocaine, Heroin or LSD in the
last 3 years.
No non-prescribed Steroid usage within the past 3 years.
The City of Lewiston reserves the right to disqualify any candidate based on the preponderance of evidence and other
pertinent
information received during the background investigation process.
I
HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE MENTIONED DISQUALIFIERS:
_____________________________________________
SIGNATURE DATE
__________________________________
e-mail
_____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
171 Park St • Lewiston, Maine • 04240 • Phone 207-513-3137 • Fax 207-795-9007
www.lewistonpd.org
Professionalism Integrity Compassion Dedication Pride Dependability
Lewiston Police
Tattoo Policy
Lewiston Police Tattoo Policy
Notice for Police Applicants
The Lewiston Police Department has a policy related to tattoos and body art.
Applicants considering employment are to be aware that this policy will have a
direct impact on eligibility and hiring.
Tattoos or body art displaying the following are prohibited at all times:
Racism;
Sexism or sexually suggestive or explicit;
Obscenity or profane;
Gang or drug related;
Undermining City or department values;
Political in nature.
Body Piercing and Disfigurements:
Body piercing and intentional (decorative) disfigurements are prohibited from
view.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
CITY OF LEWISTON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL 27 PINE STREET LEWISTON ME 04240
The City of Lewiston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Lewiston does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge,
pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The
City of Lewiston does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge,
pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The City of Lewiston also provides
qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the City
of Lewiston.
LastName: FirstName: MiddleName:
CellPhone#: HomePhone#:
EmailAddress:
Address:
City: State: ZipCode:
Howlonghaveyoulivedattheaboveaddress:
HaveyoueverbeenemployedbytheCityofLewistonincludingtheLewistonSchoolDepartmentbefore:YesNo
Ifyes,PleaselistDepartmentandPosition:
Areyou18yearsorolder:YesNo
AreyoupreventedfromlawfullybecomingemployedinthiscountryduetoVisaorImmigrationStatus:YesNo
(proofofcitizenshiporimmigrationstatusisrequireduponemployment)
Haveyoueverbeenconvictedofacrime:(otherthanatrafficviolation)(Convictionwillnotnecessarilydisqualifyan
applicantfromemployment)YesNo
Ifyes,PleaseExplain:
Education&Training
Name&LocationofSchool CourseofStudy YearsCompleted Diploma/Degree
HighSchool
College
Technical/Other
MilitaryService
WereyouintheArmedForces:YesNo Ifyes,whichbranch:
DatesofDuty: RankatDischarge:
Pleaselistdutiesandtraining
DoyoupossessavalidMainedriver’slicense:YesNo
License#: ExpirationDate:
LicenseClass: Endorsements:
Hasyourlicense,permitorprivilegeeverbeensuspendedorrevoked:YesNo
EmploymentHistory
Company Name & Location
(start w/most recent employer)
Position Held
Dates
Salary or
Hourly Rate
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor’s
N
ame
F
rom:
To:
$
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F
rom:
To:
$
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List any other qualifications or experience you may possess which you think is applicable to the position you are applying for
(Such as typing, shorthand, equipment you can operate, other languages you know, etc.). (Attach additional sheet or resume)
Personal References (not former employers or relatives)
Name & Occupation Address Phone Number
1.
2.
3.

CDLDriversOnly
AccidentRecordforpastthree(3)years:(attachsheetifmorespaceisneeded)
DateofAccident NatureofAccident LocationofAccident #ofFatalities #ofPeopleInjured



TrafficConvictionsandForfeituresforthelastthree(3)years(otherthanparkingviolations):
Date Location Charge Penalty



DrivingExperience
ClassofEquipment FromDate ToDate ApproximateNumberofMiles
StraightTruck
Tractor&Semitrailer
Tractor&TwoTrailers
Tractor&TripleTrailers
Other
WereyoueversubjecttoFMCSR(FederalMotorCarrierSafetyRegulations)whileworkingforapastemployer?Yes
No
WereanyofyourpastjobsdesignatedasasafetysensitivefunctioninanyDOTregulatedmodesubjecttoalcoholand
controlledsubstancestestingrequirementsasrequiredby49CFRPart40?YesNo
Applica
nt’sStatementandConditionsofEmployment
Pleasereadcarefullybeforesigning
“Icertifythatthisapplicationwascompletedbymeandthattheanswersgivenbymeinthisemploymentapplication
aretrue,correctandcomplete.IagreethattheCityshallnotbeliable,inanyrespect,ifmyemploymentisterminated
becauseofmisstatementsorpertinentomissionsmadebymeinthisapplication.Moreover,Iunderstandthatalloffers
ofemploymentarecontingentuponpassingtheCity’sprescribedphysicalexaminationand/ordrugscreenand
backgroundchecks.”
“Iagree,asaconditionofmyemployment(shouldIbeemployedbytheCity),tosubmittoamedicalexamination
and/ordrugscreenpaidforbytheCitybasedonthepositionthatIaccept.Ialsoauthorizeanycompany,school,police
orsecuritypersonnel,orotherpersonstogiveanyinformationregardingmyemployment,habits,ability,oranyother
characteristicswhatsoever;togetherwithanyinformationtheyhaveregardingmewhetherornotitisintheirrecords.I
herebyreleaseallphysicians,examiners,companies,schools,orotherpersonsfromliabilityfromanydamages
whatsoeverforsuchtesting,examining,orissuingthisinformation.Itisagreedandunderstoodthatcompletionofthis
applicationdoesnotmeanajobopeningexistsandinnowayobligatestheCitytoemployme.”
“Iunderstandthataninvestigativeconsumerreportinvolvinginformationconcerningmycharacter,employment
history,generalreputation,policerecord,personalhabits,modeofliving,creditandindebtednessmaybeobtained
priortoanyfinalofferofemployment.IalsoagreeandunderstandthatpertheFairCreditReportingAct,PublicLaw
91‐508,thatthisismynoticeofinvestigation.”
“IunderstandthatnothingcontainedhereinisintendedtocreateacontractbetweentheCityandmeforeither
employmentortheprovisionofanycompensationorbenefits.IunderstandthatifIamemployedbytheCityImaybe
subjecttoaprobationaryperiodduringwhichtimeImaybeterminatedwithorwithoutcause.”
DuringmyemploymentwiththeCityofLewistonandaftermyemploymentwiththeCityends,Iagreenottodisclose
anyconfidentialinformationregardingtheCity’soperationsorpersonnel.Acopyofthisformmaybeusedasthe
original.Theuseoftheresultsfromthisformand/ortestswillbeusedforprudentemploymentdecisions.”
Thisapplicationisvalidforsixtydaysfromtheapplicationdateunlessrenewedinpersonorinwriting.
Applicant’sSignature: Date:
(ActualSignatureRequired)
Date: PositionAppliedfor: Department:
Howdidyouhearaboutthisposition:
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MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
ALERT EXAM APPLICATION
*Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Please Print (Last) (First) Middle)
Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
(Street/P.O. Box) (City/Town) (State) (Zip)
*Date of Birth: ______________*Social Security Number:____________________________
*Telephone (_____)_______________*Email address:________________________________
(Area code)
Test Date:_____________________ Test Location:(circle one) MCJA or Southern Maine
The day of the exam, please leave all electronic devices locked in your vehicle. This would
include cell phones, Ipods, Tablets, laptops and digital cameras. No electronic devices are
allowed in the testing room.
We cannot accept credit card payment. Payment must be cash, check or money order made
payable to “Treasurer, State of Maine”.
A $50.00 fee is due upon arrival before taking the exam
By signing below, I agree to allow the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to release the results of my Alert
Exam to the following agencies:
_____ANY___________________________________________________
Circle or specify individual agencies
Signed_____________________________________ Date___________________________________
(Applicant)
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To be completed by Academy
ID#___________________ Alert Alert & PT
Amount_______________ Cash Check #
Test Site_______________________ Date________________
Test Number_______________ Score_______________
(Fields marked with an asterisk [*] are required information.)
MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST APPLICATION / RESULTS
*Name:
Please Print (Last) (First) (Middle)
Mailing
Address:
(Street / P.O. Box) (City / Town) (State) (Zip)
*Date of Birth: / / *Email address__________________________________
Telephone Number: *Social Security # _________________________
A $35.00 fee must accompany this application. Check or money order must be made payable to:
Treasurer - State of Maine
Save a copy of this form If you require a duplicate, there will be a $10.00 charge for it.
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Applicant’s gender___________ Applicant’s age__________
Overall Test Performance (circle one) PASS ___ FAIL
Maximum Push-up Test
_____Required
______Result
_____Pass
_____Fail
One Minute Sit-up Test
_____Required
______Result
_____Pass
_____Fail
1.5 Mile Run
_____Required
_____Result
_____Pass
_____Fail
Student Signature: ____ Date:
By signing, the evaluator attests that all information contained in this form is true and accurate.
Fitness Tester Name: _________ _______Signed: _____ ______ Date:
I am taking this test voluntarily. I understand the physical requirements of this test and know of no reason why I
cannot safely complete all portions of the test including the mile and one-half run, one minute sit up test, and the
maximum push-up test. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Maine, the Maine Criminal Justice
Academy and their respective officers, employees and agents from any claim, damage, injury or illness, of whatever
kind or nature, resulting from the administration of the test and my taking of the test.
I, ____________________ authorize the release of my Physical Fitness scores by the Maine
Criminal Justice Academy to: List specific agencies or write “any” to cover all agencies.
_______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Signed: Date:
FITNESS
MALE (40
th
Percentile)
AGE
FEMALE (40
th
Percentile)
AGE
TEST
2029
3039
4049
50-59
2029
3039
4049
50-59
One Minute Push-up Test
29
24
18
13
15
11
9
3
One Minute Sit-up Test
38
35
29
24
32
25
20
14
1.5 Mile Run
12.38
13:04
13:49
15:03
14:50
15:38
16:21
18:07
FITNESS
MALE (50
th
Percentile)
AGE
FEMALE (50
th
Percentile)
AGE
TEST
2029
3039
4049
50-59
2029
3039
4049
50-59
One Minute Push -up Test
33
27
21
15
18
14
11
5
One Minute Sit-up Test
40
36
31
26
35
27
22
17
1.5 Mile Run
11.58
12:25
13:11
14:16
14:07
14:34
15:24
17:13
1 : walked
8 : walked
15 : walked
22 : walked
2 : walked
9 : walked
16 : walked
Mark the lap time on
each lap. Please
make a notation if the
applicant walks.
3 : walked
10 : walked
17 : walked
4 : walked
11 : walked
18 : walked
5 : walked
12 : walked
19 : walked
6 : walked
13 : walked
20 : walked
7 : walked
14 : walked
21 : walked
To be completed by PFT Protocol Tester
Photo ID # __ Date Processed: _____ Fee Received:_______
If billing an agency, please give agency name and address _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Testing Site: Assigned Tester (Print Name):_____________________
Fitness Test Evaluator Signature:__________________________
By signing, the evaluator attests that all information contained in this form is true and accurate.
Only submit this form with payment for Phase II or permanent transcript record.
Revised 10/01/2013