Patrol Officer - Police

Start Date: September 18, 2024 | End Date: March 17, 2025
County: Sagadahoc County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police
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The City of Bath has an immediate opening for the position of full-time Police Officer. The Bath Police Department is a progressive community-oriented law enforcement agency with a staff of 24, including 19 Police Officers. The department serves a community of approximately 9,000 permanent residents in Bath, a service center community for surrounding Midcoast towns. The City of Bath is also the home of Bath Iron Works shipbuilding, located on the banks of the Kennebec River.

Qualifications: High school graduate, at least 21 years of age (or 20 years old with 60 college credits), a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Ability to pass an in-depth background check, psychological/polygraph exams and a physical agility test. All new employees are required to live within 30 minutes driving time of the City limits within 6 months of hire. Applicants must pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) ALERT test with a minimum score of 45 (prior to the hiring process). Appointments may be made to take the ALERT test by calling the MCJA at (207) 877-8000.

Benefits: 4-day, 10 hour shift, work week (permanent shifts), competitive fringe benefit package including 25 year- 2/3rds Maine State Retirement System, sick/vacation leave, college/military incentive pay, as well as lateral entry for certified law enforcement officers for wages and vacation upon hiring. Opportunities include Motorcycle and Bicycle Patrol Units, Honor Guard Unit, K-9, Criminal/Drug Investigation Unit, and Community Involvement.

Current entry level pay for a patrol officer (as of July 1, 2024) starts at $29.58 per hour (not including any incentive pay).  This will rise to $30.17 on January 1, 2025.  

Please review the Full Job Description and Memo from the Chief prior to applying. More information about employee benefits and policies can be found here.

To Apply: Obtain application packets at this link or from the Bath City Clerk, 55 Front Street, Bath, ME or 207-443-8332. Completed applications forms should be sent to the City Clerk's office. 

FMI: contact the office of the Chief of Police at 207-443-8339.

The City of Bath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Bath reserves the right to accept or reject any applications.