Capitol Police Officer

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for availability

Job summary

Maine Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Capitol Police in Augusta, ME seeks a full-time Police Officer. Candidates must pass interviews, background checks, and medicals, with optional MCJA academy completion within one year of hire.

Must meet minimum fitness standards; certified officers have a path to MCJA requirements. Salary ranges from $26.70 to $36.99 per hour plus a $0.85 per hour stipend for availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
• Preference given to Maine CJ Academy certification as a Maine law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hypervigilant posture at key state facilities.
• Conduct crowd control duties.
• Investigate alleged violations and complaints.
• Issuing tickets and/or summonses and arresting violators.
• Support weapons screening operations.

Skills

Interviewing

Interrogation

Investigations

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Firearms knowledge

Decision making

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Dept of Public Safety– Bureau of Capitol Police

Job Class Code:7008
Grade: 21 - Law Enforcement
Salary: $26.70 - $36.99/Hour(This salary does not include an .85 per hour stipend)

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: September 27, 2026

Closing Date: October 13, 2026

The Bureau of Maine Capitol Police is seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a full-time Police Officer vacancy. Our officers have set schedules, and we provide 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. In addition to the .85 per hour reachability/availability stipend, others are available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more! Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified full-time police officer in the State of Maine or will be required to complete the 18-week basic police officer academy at MCJA within one year of hire.

Successful candidates will be required to pass an oral interview, extensive background investigation, and medical examination. A psychological interview and polygraph test will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The applicant will also have to meet the minimum standard fitness requirements of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Full-time certified Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from the MCJA’s minimum physical fitness requirements.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintaining hypervigilant posture at key State facilities
• Conducting crowd control duties
• Conducting investigations of alleged violations and complaints
• Issuing tickets and/or summonses and arresting violators
• Supporting weapons screening operations

Skills or knowledge required:

• Develop and continually enhance interview and interrogation skills
• Develop and maintain sound analytical, investigative methods
• Ability to conduct investigations and interviews
• Develop and maintain sound analytical skills to foster sound decision-making
• Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions
• Develop and maintain proficiency in firearms, first aid, and other areas of required certification
• Ability to write concise and detailed reports using proper grammar
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office programs

Minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent with no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

Currently certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as a Maine law enforcement officer.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 19.81% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.