Hiring Process
Minimum Qualifications:
21
years of Age
High
School Diploma or Equivalent
Maine
Drivers License or Ability to Obtain One
No
Felony or Serious Misdemeanor Convictions
Consideration
given to Education, Experience, and Training
Applications:
Available Only When Openings Exist
Available On-Line or through Town of Scarborough Human Resource Department Located at Scarborough Town Hall: 259 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME
Oral
Board Interviews:
A group of interviewers composed of police, dispatch and human resource staff.
Medical
Screening:
Conducted by medical professionals at the town occupational health provider.
Physical
Agility Testing:
Consists of requirements to be accepted to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Exercises used are; sit-ups for one minute, push-ups for one minute, and a timed one and a half mile run.
Standards vary according to age and sex
Psychological
Assessment:
Conducted by a psychologist contracted by the town.
Pre-Employment
Polygraph Examination:
Background
Check: