Top 8 Police officer Jobs in Maine

POLICE OFFICER
City of Portland, Maine —Portland, ME
- From $31.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Police Officer
City of Bangor —Bangor, ME
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Public Health
- Retirement plan
Police Officer
Town of Livermore Falls —Livermore Falls, ME
- $34.84 - $40.52 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer
University of Maine —Gorham, ME
- From $27.86 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer - Two Positions
University of Maine —Orono, ME
- $28.70 - $35.97 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- Military
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Full Time Patrol Officer
Bucksport Police Department —Bucksport, ME
- $28.68 - $35.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Military Security Police Officer
State of Maine —Bangor, ME
- $22.87 - $31.34 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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POLICE OFFICER
City of Portland, Maine —Portland, ME
Additionally, you must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and good mental and physical condition. Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
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Police Officer
City of Bangor —Bangor, ME
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Police Officer recruits start at $34.05 per hour ($70,828.37 annually) and upon graduation from the police academy, receive an immediate step increase with…
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POLICE OFFICER

City of Portland, Maine -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
From $31.67 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Union benefits
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

POLICE OFFICER

POLICE OFFICER

The City of Portland is currently hiring police officers to attend the upcoming Police Academy, with the opportunity to start before the academy date. We are also accepting lateral officer applications on a continuing basis.

About the Police Department:

With an authorized strength of 158 sworn officers and 59 civilian staff members, the Portland Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Maine. In addition to responding to more than 80,000 calls for service each year, the Department fields an experienced Criminal Investigations Division including a forensics component, a robust Community Policing Unit, a regional Emergency Communications Center and a substantial number of specialty teams/special capabilities. Specialty teams include a Hazardous Devices Unit, Dive Team, Crisis Negotiators, Special Reaction Team, and a Canine Unit. Special capabilities include a nationally recognized Mental Health Co-Responder Program as well as accident reconstruction, arson investigation, and victim services. The Department also provides patrol services on Peaks Island and at the Portland International Jetport and assigns personnel to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and an FBI Safe Streets Task Force. To learn more about the exciting opportunities available, visit our website at joinportlandpd.com and watch our recruitment video.

Lateral Applicants:

$10,000 signing bonus. The Portland Police Department welcomes full-time certified law enforcement officers from Maine and beyond. We offer salaries commensurate with years of police service, and our hiring process is expeditious and accommodating. The entire lateral hiring process may be completed in as little as two trips to Portland.

Entry level Police Officer Applicants:

Please complete this application and attach your resume and cover letter. Resumes are used as part of the screening process so candidates are advised to submit a solid, professional resume. After submitting your application, a member of the recruitment team will reach out to schedule the written and physical fitness test dates.

Minimum Requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must have either two years of post-high school employment or three years of post-high school education or a combination of education and employment totaling three years.
Additionally, you must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and good mental and physical condition.

Applications accepted until filled.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, PBA, starting at $31.67/hour. $10,000 signing bonus.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : POLICE BEN

Job Family : POLICE

Posting Start : 03/13/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Recruitment video

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