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Salary Information
- Entry Level:
- $52,291 - $70,075 (salary includes $.85 hourly stipend - does not include any additional stipends or special pay) annual
Job Description
With a full compliment of 335 sworn Troopers, the Maine State Police is the largest law enforcement agency in Maine. Maine State Troopers cover both Maine's Interstate system, as well as its 16 counties. In addition to patrol coverage, the Maine State Police also offers numerous specialty teams and positions, to include Tactical Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, K9 Unit, Crash Reconstruction Unit, Honor Guard, Evidence Response Team, Bomb Team, Underwater Recovery Team, Firearms Unit, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (E.V.O.C), Incident Management Assistance Team and Crowd Management Team, amongst others.
The Maine State Police is currently looking for both full-time law enforcement officers from Maine and around the country, as well as new applicants to the field of law enforcement who are looking to make a difference in the great state of Maine. We are offering numerous upcoming academies so apply today to start your career with the Maine State Police!
Follow the link below for more information:
www.sites.google.com/view/msp-recruiting/home
Additional Information
What are the benefits of joining our team?
- Base Salary: $52,291 - $70,075 (salary includes $.85 hourly stipend - does not include any additional stipends or special pay)
- A 25-year retirement system with an employee contribution of only 1.15% (remainder is paid by the State). Troopers retire at 50% of their maximum salary while employees working over 25 years receive an additional 2% of retirement pay for each additional year worked beyond 25 years
- Full medical insurance is included with your retirement benefit
- Clothing or uniform cleaning allowance of $65 per month;
- Cell phone allowance of $60.00 per month, paid semi-annually;
- Night shift differential of either $.45 or $.55 per hour;
- Weekend differential of $.60 per hour;
- College degree incentive that includes an hourly stipend of $0.24 for an Associate degree, $0.36 for a Bachelor degree and $0.48 for a Masters or higher degree;
- State paid health and dental benefits;
- Paid sick leave earned at one day per month;
- Paid vacation leave starting at one day per month to a maximum of 2 days per month based on seniority;
- Promotional opportunities based on ability, education and seniority;
- Each trooper has an opportunity for a wide array of specialized career paths with lateral mobility.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Potential to buy back 4 years of military service
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Age: 21+
- Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience: None required-will train!
For those who are currently certified Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Maine or from another state, you may be eligible to become a Trooper at our Lateral Advanced Training Program:
- Must pass the Cooper Physical Fitness Test at the 50th percentile
- 6 Week Non-Residential Training Troop
- A few training nights you will know well in advance; Firearms and EVOC Range weeks will have some overnights due to night training
- Majority of the training is Monday - Friday from 0800 to 1700
- Field Training
If you are new to law enforcement we are looking forward to seeing whether you have what it takes to become a Maine State Police Trooper and giving you all the training you need to be successful:
- 18 Week Residential Basic Law Enforcement Program (BLETP)
- 6 Week mostly Non-Residential Training Troop
- A few training nights you will know well in advance; Firearms and EVOC Range weeks will have some overnights due to night training
- Majority of the training is Monday - Friday from 0800 to 1700
- Field Training
Contact Information
Ian Dunn
ian.s.dunn@maine.gov
Maine State Police - ALL Maine CE
1 Darcie Drive Suite 208
Augusta, Maine 04333
phone: 1 207 877 8017