Capitol Security Agent (Intermittent) - Public Safety Defender

Department of Public Safety; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Join the Maine Capitol Police as a Capitol Police Security Agent (Intermittent) in Augusta. You will monitor entrances, operate screening equipment, and search for prohibited items to ensure the safety of state facilities and visitors.

You’ll write detailed incident reports, assist law enforcement, and stay informed about threats. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with up to 1040 hours per year in this intermittent role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; valid Maine driver’s license.
• At least two years of security experience and clean driving record.
• Ability to operate screening equipment and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entry points and enforce security regulations.
• Operate screening equipment to prevent prohibited items.
• Search possessions and rooms for weapons or suspicious items.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain logs.
• Provide directions and information to the public.
• Assist law enforcement in routine and emergency situations.
• Maintain equipment and stay informed on threats to state facilities.
• Support scheduling that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Security operations

Screening techniques

Observation & reporting

Calm under pressure

Diversity engagement

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Teamwork & collaboration

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Maine driver’s license

Tools

Screening equipment (X-ray)

Metal detectors

Job description

Join the Maine Capitol Police as a Capitol Police Security Agent (Intermittent) in Augusta. You will monitor entrances, operate screening equipment, and search for prohibited items to ensure the safety of state facilities and visitors.

You’ll write detailed incident reports, assist law enforcement, and stay informed about threats. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with up to 1040 hours per year in this intermittent role.