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:

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