careers at the ppd
The Portland Police Department is currently hiring for the following positions:
Police Officer and
Telecommunicator.
Hiring Information Night TBA
Written Exams: TBA
Fitness Tests:
TBA
Our department is a premiere
New England agency. Portland’s unique location offers the opportunity to work in
an urban policing environment with the option of more rural living. We are the
sweet spot located between metropolitan Boston and the wilderness of Baxter
State Park, right on Casco Bay. Like all police departments, our hiring process
is rigorous, but we do our best to make it as user-friendly and expeditious as
possible. The difference here is that we do everything possible to keep
applicants informed about their progress and what is needed to succeed in the
hiring process for the Portland Police Department.
We know how important it is for
the department to represent and reflect the community we serve. Not only do we
embrace the spirit of diversity, but we actively recruit those traditionally
under-represented in law enforcement. For example, female officers make up 16%
of our patrol force -- a number well above the national average. Women work in a
variety of functions at the department, including Lieutenant, Sergeant,
Detective, K9 Officer and Hostage Negotiator.
The Portland Police Department is also proud of its employees who serve! Forty-eight members of our sworn staff - almost a
third - have served in the military. Chief Sauschuck himself was a member of the
US Marine Corps. In January of 2012, Chief Sauschuck, having been nominated by
two of his officers, was presented with the Patriotic Employer Award by the
Office of the Secretary of Defense. This award is presented to employers that
support members of the military that serve overseas, as well as their families
at home. We have worked hard to establish guidelines for best practices in the
support and accommodation of our employees who deploy.
We look forward to meeting you
and learning about the unique background or skills you may offer. Our aim is to
hire only the best candidates and be truly representative of the many
communities that make up the City of Portland – you could be a part of this
great department, so apply today!
Start the process now by downloading an application packet. You will need to submit a completed application, a
cover letter, and a resume.
For more information, check out our page on the hiring process or call Clarkson Woodward at 207-874-8588
Why should you apply?
- This is the largest and busiest local law enforcement agency in
Maine.
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Opportunities for career development and specialization are
many.
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Tuition reduction plan at the University of Southern Maine and other institutions.
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Lateral Transfer: Get payroll credit for years of service as
a law enforcement officer.
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Good pay, plenty of opportunity for overtime, great health
benefits.
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Training, education, state of the art equipment and much
more.
The Portland Police Department offers a wide range of employment and career opportunities. The Department consistently seeks qualified individuals to serve not only as police officers but in many essential roles including:
- Emergency Communications
- Community Policing Coordinator
- Records
- Planning and Research
- Crime Analysis
- Property and Evidence Coordinator
- Administrative Assistants
- Secretary
- Victim Advocate
- Payroll Clerk
All of our positions are advertised on the City of Portland jobs postings
which you can link to here.
With more than 200 employees, a wide range of services are offered by the Department. Many of the positions within the Department deal with direct services to the community while others act to support the ongoing work of law enforcement in Portland.
If you have questions about a career with us, we encourage you to contact the Department at 874-8588 or the City of Portland at 874-8624.
