Maine State Police Trooper

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maine State Police, a division of the Department of Public Safety, is seeking qualified candidates for a statewide patrol role. Base salary ranges from $65,166 to $90,542 annually, with additional eligibility for a $0.85 hourly stipend for all State Troopers.

This position emphasizes community engagement, investigations, and interagency collaboration. Candidates must meet strict fitness standards and hold a valid driver's license, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A passing score on the Physical Fitness Test (40th percentile for non officers, 50th percentile for certified officers).
• Full-time, certified officers must attach their Academy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned geographic area to ensure compliance with laws and assist the public.
• Performs law enforcement functions for communities without police departments; engage with the community.
• Issues warnings, makes arrests, collects and preserves evidence, briefs prosecutors, and documents cases.
• Investigates complaints and incidents to enforce the law and protect the public.

Skills

Fitness & endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Department of Public Safety

Opening Date: September 17, 2025

Closing Date: open indefinitely

Job Class Code: 7001

Grade: 23

Base Salary: $65,166.40 - $90,542.40/Annually (salary does not include $.85 hourly stipend for all State Troopers)

Location: statewide

Primary Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned geographic area in order to ensure compliance with state and local laws, identify, detect, effectively investigate criminal activity, and assist the public as needed.
• Performs law enforcement functions for communities without police departments; attends community events in order to be visible and effectively collaborate on important issues within the community.
• Issues warnings, makes arrests, establishes witnesses, collects and secures physical evidence and property seized, briefs prosecutor, documents cases in order to comply with elements of law.
• Investigates complaints, observed incidents of law violations, and problems in order to enforce the law and protect the public.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies including a wide range of medical and mental health professionals, critical infrastructure facilities, schools, and hospitals in order to coordinate and integrate law enforcement services within the community.
• Manage and investigate crash scenes in order to assess emergency needs, administer first aid, safeguard the scene, prevent further injury or damage, determine contributing factors and violations of law.
• Performs criminal investigations in assigned patrol area.

Ability to Learn and Retain the Following

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to and enforced by the Maine State Police.
• Knowledge of State Police policies and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of general police methods.
• Knowledge of community, regional, medical, and other agencies/resources.
• Knowledge of computer technology, online communications platforms and social media.
• Knowledge of ADA, social injustice issues, child abuse and domestic violence mandates, and civil rights issues.
• Ability to employ a wide variety of law enforcement methods and techniques in resolving complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and social disputes.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to conduct investigations, interviews, and follow-up.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including shift work and callouts.
• Ability to apply incident command structures in an effort to maintain scene control.
• Ability to effectively problem solve on the strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to control aggressive person(s).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write concise and detailed reports.
• Ability to properly use and maintain State Police issued equipment.
• Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions.
• Ability to use and maintain firearms correctly.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A passing score on the Physical Fitness Test (40th percentile for non law-enforcement officers and 50th percentile for full-time, certified law enforcement officers). Full-time, certified law enforcement officers need to attach a copy of their Academy certificate.

Contact Information

Questions about this position should be directed to Cpl. Hunter Belanger at [e-mail].

Information about the hiring process to become a Maine State Trooper can be found at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/join.

Questions about your application can be directed to Stephanie Hayes, Human Resources Generalist at [e-mail].

If you have not already completed your Alert Test or PFT, please reach out to Maine Criminal Justice Academy at 207-877-8000 to schedule those. If you are currently certified as a full-time law enforcement officer in Maine or any other state, please send an email to Cpl. Hunter Belanger at [e-mail]. Be sure to let him know if you need to complete your PFT test.

40th Percentile Maine State Police Standards for Males

• 1.5 Mile Run Age 20-29: 12:38
• Age 30-39: 13:04
• Age 40-49: 13:49
• Age 50-59: 15:03
• Min. Sit-Ups Age 20-29: 38
• Age 30-39: 35
• Age 40-49: 29
• Age 50-59: 24
• Min. Push-ups Age 20-29: 29
• Age 30-39: 24
• Age 40-49: 18
• Age 50-59: 13

Maine State Police Standards for Females

• 1.5 Mile Run Age 20-29: 14:50
• Age 30-39: 15:38
• Age 40-49: 16:21
• Age 50-59: 18:07
• Min. Sit-Ups Age 20-29: 32
• Age 30-39: 25
• Age 40-49: 20
• Age 50-59: 14
• Min. Push-Ups Age 20-29: 15
• Age 30-39: 11
• Age 40-49: 9
• Age 50-59: 5

40th Percentile Maine State Police Standards for Males

• 1.5 Mile Run Age 20-29: 11:58
• Age 30-39: 12:25
• Age 40-49: 13:11
• Age 50-59: 14:16
• Min. Sit-Ups Age 20-29: 40
• Age 30-39: 36
• Age 40-49: 31
• Age 50-59: 26
• Min. Push-ups Age 20-29: 33
• Age 30-39: 27
• Age 40-49: 21
• Age 50-59: 15

Maine State Police Standards for Females

• 1.5 Mile Run Age 20-29: 14:07
• Age 30-39: 14:35
• Age 40-49: 15:24
• Age 50-59: 17:13
• Min. Sit-Ups Age 20-29: 35
• Age 30-39: 27
• Age 40-49: 22
• Age 50-59: 17
• Min. Push-Ups Age 20-29: 18
• Age 30-39: 14
• Age 40-49: 11
• Age 50-59: 5

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 19.1% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for.