Portland Pollice Department

Portland is currently hiring police officers to attend the August 2024 Police Academy, with the opportunity to start early.  We are also accepting lateral officer applications on a continuing basis. For more information, please visit portland-police.com. The starting salary for new officers is approximately $62,000. 

LATERAL APPLICANTS:  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.  To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Susan Doody, srd@portlandmaine.gov.  You do not need to complete this City of Portland application. 

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. 

ABOUT THE PORTLAND 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. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Be a high school graduate or equivalent and 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. 

Accepting applications until the vacancy is filled. 

To APPLY, click here:  https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=306&sreq=2&form=1100&desc=POLICE%20OFFICER

City Benefits

Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine and Thomas College.  

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

For questions contact Human Resources by email at jobs@portlandmaine.govor 207-874-8624. 

City Job Opportunities Website:  www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs