Security Guard

Department of Marine Resources; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police in Augusta, ME is seeking a security-focused professional for patrols of Capitol campuses and facilities. The role involves monitoring buildings, reporting irregularities, and enforcing rules to maintain safety and security, with duties including responding to alarms and assisting other agencies as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds and report irregularities.
• Check doors, windows and gates to assess security.
• Warn violators and enforce rules and regulations.
• Call State Building Control for police or fire department assistance as needed.
• Record property damage and unusual occurrences for superiors.
• Drive vehicle to transport mail or institution residents and provide directions.
• Provide security escorts to protect employees and the public.
• Maintain chain of custody for samples after normal business hours.

Skills

Patrol knowledge

Security rules

State government

Long hours walking

Independent work

Anomaly detection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police

Job Class Code: 1001
Grade: 11 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $15.78 - $21.39/Hour
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date : October 28, 2026
Closing Date : November 12, 2026
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION:

This is maintenance and personal services work in safeguarding buildings and equipment against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Responsibilities include patrolling buildings and grounds and observing and reporting irregularities such as fire, unlocked doors, vandalism, leaking water pipes, or the presence of unauthorized persons. Work is performed under general supervision.
Conducts night patrols of all Capitol campuses, complexes, buildings and grounds in order to detect and report irregularities. Examines doors, windows, and gates in order to determine security status. Warns and explains to violators rule and law infractions in order to enforce institution or agency rules and regulations. Calls State Building Control for police or fire department assistance in order to provide notification of fire presence or of unauthorized persons or other emergencies. Assists police and fire department when back-up is unavailable. Records information such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment in order to inform superiors or other appropriate personnel. Drives vehicle in order to transport mail or institution residents. Answers visitors' questions and provides directions in order to provide information and directions. Investigates a variety of alarms in order to determine if a crime has been committed. Provides security escorts to protect the safety of employees and the public. Receives and maintains chain of custody for samples and evidence of suspicious substances, including rabies and West Nile Virus samples for the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory after normal business hours.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of buildings and grounds patrolled.
Knowledge of campus' and institution's security rules and regulations.
Knowledge of state government and agencies.
Ability to walk long hours alone both indoors and out under varying work and climatic conditions.
Ability to work independently and without back-up.
Ability to determine abnormal conditions and respond appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year of work experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Maine Class C driver's license.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% 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 wor