What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Portland Maine Police Department?
Portland Maine Police Department – Portland, ME 04101
Overview
The City of Portland is currently hiring Police Officers for the upcoming Police Academy, with the opportunity to start before the academy date. We are also accepting lateral officer applications on a continuing basis.
The Portland Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Maine, with an authorized strength of 158 sworn officers and 59 civilian staff members. In addition to responding to more than 80,000 calls for service each year, the Department offers a wide range of opportunities across criminal investigations, community policing, specialty teams, and other specialized assignments.
Specialty teams and capabilities include the Hazardous Devices Unit, Dive Team, Crisis Negotiators, Special Reaction Team, Canine Unit, and 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 with the Portland Police Department, visit joinportlandpd.com.
Pay
- Starting pay: $33.25/hour
- Union position (PBA)
- $10,000 signing bonus available to fully certified law enforcement officers
- Lateral officers receive salaries commensurate with years of police service
Lateral Applicants
The Portland Police Department welcomes full-time certified law enforcement officers from Maine and beyond.
A $10,000 signing bonus is available to fully certified law enforcement officers. 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 our online application and upload 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
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Two years of post-high school employment, three years of post-high school education, or a combination of education and employment totaling three years
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Good mental and physical condition
Benefits
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial, mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- 13 paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision, and income protection insurance
- 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
Work Location
Portland, Maine
Applications are accepted until filled.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at ppdrecruitment@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8568.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 207-874-8568 or email ppdrecruitment@portlandmaine.gov.
Pay: From $33.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33