Our department of 48 sworn officers serves and protects a growing population of roughly 20,000 residents. Adjacent to the City of Portland, and within a 2-hour drive from Boston or Bangor, our department handles a steady volume of calls for service and self-initiated activity. Combined, officers field nearly 35,000 calls for service annually. Our department is committed to proactive law enforcement. We’re also a community policing oriented department, encouraging officers to be self-motivated, work with citizens to problem solve, and be active in the community.
Westbrook PD has a culture of teamwork, service and cooperation. We have solid leadership, department stability, and a great reputation in the region. We have great community support in what is one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Maine.
If you feel stifled, micro-managed, over worked, and/or unsupported in your current situation, we encourage you to check us out. The grass is greener at Westbrook PD. We have over a dozen officers who have made the move and will attest.
$14,000 signing bonus for BLETP Graduates with 5 years of experience and out of state lateral hires.
The Westbrook Police Department values every officer and is committed to investing in career development. We’ll work with you to create a career path to attain your professional goals. We know that our profession is a demanding one and we’re dedicated to supporting our officers on and off duty. At Westbrook PD you’re not just a call taker. Our patrol officers are encouraged to follow up on their own cases and we afford them discretion to manage their proactive activities during uncommitted time. The City of Westbrook is growing by leaps and bounds. We want team players who are passionate about the law enforcement profession and have the skills and abilities to solve complex problems.
Resume submission, interview, physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam, and medical exam.