Biddeford - Police Officer

The Biddeford Police Department is now Accepting Applications for Police officer (Full-Time)

Are you ready to take on a career that challenges you, excites you, and lets you make a real impact every day? The Biddeford Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of professionals protecting Maine’s sixth-largest city.

Why Biddeford?

Home to 25,000 residents, Biddeford is a vibrant and growing community with diverse geography and plenty of action.

Our department responds to over 26,000 calls for service each year—you’ll never be bored here.

What We Offer:

Be part of a close-knit team of 54 sworn officers with a strong support system and our own in-house communications center.

A starting pay of $35.36/hr, up to $44.71/hr for lateral entry, with a unique schedule: 3 days on, 3 days off, with 11-hour shifts—giving you more time to recharge and live life outside the uniform.

Opportunities for specialized assignments, including:

• Field Training Officer
• Investigations
• Evidence Technician
• Crash Reconstructionist
• Drug Recognition Expert
• School Resource Officer
• Weapons & Defensive Tactics Instructor

Growth & Training:

At Biddeford PD, you won’t just clock in and out—you’ll grow. Officers receive extensive field training, plus access to off-site specialty training and advancement opportunities. Every day brings new challenges and the chance to sharpen your skills.

The Team:

We believe in working together. Patrol officers typically roll with 4 to 6 officers per shift, creating a strong team atmosphere and a safer community. From day one, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself.

Benefits:

• $35.36/hr to $44.71/hr - Lateral entry pay and benefits commensurate with years of full-time certified law enforcement experience
• Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision
• Paid Vacation (2 - 5 weeks)
• Paid holidays (10 days per year)
• Personal Days (6 days per year)
• Sick Time (accrued at 8 hours/month)
• Retirement package (two-thirds pay at 25 years of service, no age requirement)
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan
• Student loan repayment program
• Fitness/Gym Incentive
• Retiree health insurance for retiree and spouse
• Retiree Health Savings Plan

Hiring Process:

• Interview
• Personal History Questionnaire
• Background Investigation
• Physical Fitness Test
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Assessment
• Chief Interview

Flexible and expedited hiring and selection process for lateral candidates.

***Polygraph examination and psychological examination for in-state laterals may be waived at discretion of the Chief of Police***

Job Description/General Duties:

• Responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift.
• Work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able to act with and without direct supervision, and must exercise independent discretion in handling emergencies.
• Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments, which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge typically obtained through training and experience as a uniformed police officer.
• Responds to complaints involving criminal activity, crisis intervention, motor vehicle crashes, emergency medical calls, and engage in community policing.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, identifies and interviews victims and witnesses, collects evidence, completes reports and effects arrests when necessary.
• Works in partnership with other officers, investigators, law enforcement agencies and court officials to investigate suspicious or criminal activity.
• Serves summonses, warrants, subpoenas, and/or other documents.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate
• Must be 21 years old, or 20 years old with at least 60 credits from an accredited College, or age 19, currently enrolled in an accredited post secondary education program with at least 40 credit hours.
• Must be at least 21 years old upon completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy training.
• Must have no disqualifying conduct or conviction and no serious or recurrent motor vehicle violation history.
• Must successfully complete physical fitness test.
• Must complete a background evaluation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and medical assessment. ***Polygraph examination and psychological examination for in-state laterals may be waived at discretion of the Chief of Police***

Testing Requirements:

• Physical Fitness Test (must pass at the 40 percentile based on Cooper Standards), one minute push-up test, one minute sit-up test, and 1.5 mile run ***may be waived for in-state and out-of-state lateral candidates***
• Upon hiring, must attend the 18 week Maine Criminal Justice Academy's Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP). Out-of-state lateral entries may be eligible for an academy waiver.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans' status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.