City of Portland - Police Officer

Start Date: March 17, 2025 | End Date: September 13, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police
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City of Portland - 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 portland-police.com and watch our recruitment video listed here.

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, visit portland-police.com to see available written and physical fitness test dates and sign up for one.

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 $30.16/hour. $10,000 signing bonus.

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

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or 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/affirmative action 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].

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