Capitol Police Officer
Capitol Police Officer
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Job Description
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Capitol Police
Job Class Code: 7008
Grade: 19/Law Enforcement
Salary: $23.26$31.90/Hour (Salary includes $0.85 Stipend)
Location: Augusta
Opening Date: April 8 2025
Closing Date: April 23 2025
Capitol Police is a great place for experienced officers who seek a second act in theirlaw enforcement careers and a wise choice for entrylevel officers who want to begin arewarding career in a highprofile setting. The time is now to consider joining our stipends are available for Crisis Negotiators Firearms Instructors FieldTraining Officers and more! We have a very positive and supportive culture. Ourschedules provide a worklife balance second to none in the area. Officers work a 4/day10hour schedule. Most schedules will provide for all weekends off! We anticipate thatwithin the next few years the Bureaus Patrol Division Investigations Division andScreening Division will expand to meet new responsibilities being tasked to the joining us now will likely enjoy additional opportunities from this the Bureau all officers are currently tasked with at least one collateral specialtyassignment. Specialty assignments include but are not limited to Detective and K9Handler. While prior police training and service is desirable the Bureau is committed to
training new candidates for law enforcement. Women and minorities are stronglyurged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified fulltime police officer in the Stateof Maine or will be required to complete the basic police officer academy at MCJA within oneyear of hire.
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.
- Have the ability to conduct investigations and interviews.
- Develop and maintain sound analytical skills to foster sound decisionmaking.
- Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions.
- Develop and maintain proficiency in firearms first aid and other areas of re
quired 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.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
- Valid Maine Class C drivers license.
- Must complete Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) phase one and phase two police officer training.
- Must maintain continued certification by MCJA as a Maine Law Enforcement Officer.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
Currently certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as a fulltime Maine lawenforcement officer.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Lt. Steven M. Trahan
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays8595 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.88 of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09 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 fulltime.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Thinking about applying
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If youre currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
