Police Officer

BANGOR CITY; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated candidates for the role of Police Officer. This position offers a unique 3 days on, 3 days off work schedule, ensuring a balanced lifestyle. Officers will receive extensive training, including firearms and active threat response, while enjoying numerous overtime opportunities to enhance earning potential. The department values professional development, providing pathways for instructor certifications and cross-training in various specialties. If you're ready to serve your community and grow within a supportive environment, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Uniforms and Equipment

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses for Fitness Tests

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or 20 with 60 credit hours.
• Pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Alert and Physical Fitness Test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties with a 3 days on, 3 days off schedule.
• Participate in various specialty teams and training programs.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Firearms Training

De-escalation Strategies

Emergency Vehicle Operation

Crisis Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 credit hours (if under 21)

Job description

Job Opportunities

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In anticipation of future openings, the Bangor Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. The Bangor Police Department is the only agency in the area that offers a 3 days on, 3 days off patrol work schedule. No flipping from days to nights or vice versa, your assigned shift is set. Bangor Police also invest in their officers with 78 hours of high-quality annual training, to include multiple firearms trainings as well as active threat training throughout the year.

The City of Bangor offers the MPERS retirement system for Police Officers. Officers are eligible to retire at 66.67% (two-thirds) pay of their top highest three years. Overtime opportunities will allow for significantly increased earning potential. There is no age limit to withdraw and for every year you remain vested after 25, you add 2%. Applicants can also choose an ICMA 401(A) retirement plan as well.

Our officers are assigned to the Bangor International Airport and worked extra duty assignments at the Cross Insurance Center, Maine Savings Amphitheater concert venue, local sporting events, waterfront events, and multiple city functions. Overtime opportunities are often available!

Specialty Teams

• Criminal Investigation Division
• Special Response Team
• K9 Handler (Patrol Canine and Explosive Detection Canine – Airport)
• Bomb Squad
• Crisis Negotiator Team
• Community Services Division
• Evidence Response Team
• Special Enforcement Team
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Polygraph Examiner
• Forensic Computer/Cellular Device Examiner
• Honor Guard
• Field Training Officer
• Tactical Medical Care
• Forensic Mapping
• Interested officers can also be cross-trained in emergency dispatcher duties

Officers also achieve instructor certifications allowing them to conduct training both in the department and at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in subjects such as:

• Firearms Instructor
• Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control and other law-enforcement-related defensive tactics programs
• De-escalation Strategies
• Emergency Vehicle Operation
• Standard Field Sobriety Test/Intoxilyzer
• TASER/less lethal munitions
• Active Threat Response
• Physical Fitness Testing
• Rape Aggression Defense

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov)) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time an opening occurs. Questions may be directed to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

Qualifications

Applicants are not required to have a degree but must be 21 years old to apply. If you are 20 years of age, you must have a minimum of 60 credit hours. Please visit the Maine Criminal Justice Academy website for the upcoming Alert and Physical Fitness Testing dates, times, and locations. The Academy website is http://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja/index.shtml or call 207-877-8000 for more information. Applicants are also required to have already taken and passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Alert and Physical Fitness Test. You must submit these results with your application. Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply. Check us out at bangormaine.gov/police.

Salary and Benefits

The City of Bangor offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package to include vacation, holidays, sick leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Aflac supplemental insurance, employee assistance, uniforms, and equipment. Pay ranges from $30.75 to $41.31 per hour with agreed upon pay increases in 2025 and 2026 and longevity steps at 15 and 20 years coming to $41.31 per hour. Lateral transfer available. Percentage stipends offered for post-secondary education, military service, and certain Department specialties and assignments. We also offer bonuses for passing bi-annual physical fitness tests.

Equal Opportunity Employer