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