The Bangor Police Department is actively recruiting new police officers. 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 $27.95 to $37.55 per hour with longevity steps at 15 and 20 years coming to $37.55 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. Additional 5% increase effective July 2023.
The City of Bangor offers the MPERS retirement system for Police Officers. Officers are eligible to retire at 50% 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 always available!
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.