Job Description

Benefit Package Highlights

• *Lateral entry up to the 10-year pay step of $35.18 per hour*
• Starting pay of $29.50 per hour
• 25 years, no age, 2/3 Salary MainePers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Student loan repayment program
• Health Insurance with an HRA to cover deductible and copay costs
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurances available
• 457 Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA Plans available
• Medical/Dependent Flexible Savings Account
• Retirement Health Savings Account with 100% City match
• No residency requirement
• Free wellness app for employees and their dependents with behavioral health counseling via phone or messaging included

 

Company Information

The Biddeford Police Department is an active, progressive department in Southern Maine that responds to over 26,000 calls per year. Our forward-thinking department operates with the most state-of-the-art equipment and has a strong focus on training and development.

As one of Maine's largest cities with a population of over 22,000, Biddeford's 80 law enforcement employees stay engaged and challenged in their daily work while enjoying a different pace of life than departments in larger metropolitan areas.

The Biddeford Police Department received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2018. Accreditation is a mark of distinction, professional excellence and high standards for public safety entities.

Experience

Qualified candidates must hold a valid Maine driver’s license at the time of employment. The minimum requirement is successful completion of the ALERT exam. Preference may be given to graduates of the MCJA basic school as well as graduates of the pre-service school or those with college degrees. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have no criminal or adverse traffic record and must pass a physical agility test, human resource profile assessment and a polygraph examination.