City of Sanford-Professional Development & Property Management Police Dept

Start Date: April 08, 2025 | End Date: April 17, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Professional Development and Property Manager

 Sanford Police Department

Join an Amazing Team – Help Shape the Future of Law Enforcement in Sanford!

The City of Sanford is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join the Sanford Police Department as our Professional Development and Property Manager. This is an exciting full-time salaried opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our department’s operations, compliance, and mission to serve the community with excellence. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

As a vital member of our leadership team, you will be at the forefront of driving professional standards, managing critical accreditation processes, and overseeing evidence and property systems with a sharp focus on compliance and quality. This position offers the chance to work closely with dedicated officers and command staff in maintaining and enhancing departmental integrity through thoughtful policy development and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead efforts to ensure compliance with standards set by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees, CJIS Security Policy, the Maine Bureau of Labor, and the Maine Department of Corrections Short-Term Detention Area standards. Your work will include interpreting evolving standards, leading internal inspections, authoring policy, and providing strategic recommendations to keep the department aligned with the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP).

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is passionate about making a difference through process improvement, policy development, and maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a law enforcement environment is required.
• Familiarity with PowerDMS, MLEAP standards, Bureau of Labor compliance, CJIS, and MDOC auditing is highly desirable.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where your work supports the safety, efficiency, and professionalism of one of Maine’s finest municipal police departments—we want to hear from you!

Please refer to the job description for a complete list of the essential duties, responsibilities, additional required knowledge, special requirements, skills, and abilities for the position.

The City of Sanford offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an environment conducive to personal growth.

Application packets are available on the City of Sanford website: www.sanfordmaine.org under Employment Opportunities.

All Applicants MUST submit a City of Sanford Employment Application with resume. Applications may be submitted online, in person or mailed to the address below.

Applications and Resumes may be reviewed as received

Human Resources Department

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, Maine 04073

Posting:                     Monday, April 7th, 2025

Deadline:                   Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 5:30 PM