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Job Announcement:
POLICE OFFICER
$5,000 sign on bonus!
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and vigilant Patrol Officer to help protect and serve our community of 8,500 residents. In this role, you will maintain safety across assigned areas, respond effectively to incidents, and uphold laws and regulations. Success in this position requires keen attention to detail, professionalism in high-pressure situations, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to public service.
ATTENTION BLUE PINS AND LATERAL APPLICANTS!
The Town of Buxton Police Department is looking for motivated, community-focused individuals to join our growing team. We offer an expedited hiring process for candidates who are Maine-certified full-time officers or who possess an equivalent out-of-state academy certification.
Lateral candidates can take advantage of competitive transfer packages, including pay that reflects your full-time years of service and experience. For those not yet certified, we are committed to supporting you through the certification process from start to finish.
Join a department that values professionalism, growth, and service—build your career with Buxton PD.
Minimum Requirements:
- Have two years of post-secondary education.
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
- Possess a valid Maine driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Pass the Alert test with a qualifying score.
- Complete or be qualified and willing to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy "Basic School" as prescribed by the State, unless officially waivered by the Academy.
- Prior law enforcement experience a plus.
- Physical fitness to perform the duties required of the position, including standing for extended periods and responding swiftly to incidents.
- Periodically required to train and qualify in the use of firearms, vehicles and specialized law enforcement practices and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Help make a visible impact by proactively reducing opportunities for crime through targeted, preventative patrols in assigned areas. Officers play a key role in fostering a strong sense of safety, trust, and security throughout the community.
- Respond promptly to calls for assistance, emergencies, and incidents requiring law enforcement intervention.
- Engage with the community to foster positive relationships and provide support.
- Identify criminal offenders, criminal activity, and where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
- Prepare detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and daily activities.
- Work alongside local, state, and regional law enforcement partners, building strong collaborative relationships to effectively serve and protect the community.
- Maintain knowledge of local laws, ordinances, and departmental policies.
- Participate in training programs to enhance skills in criminal investigation, leadership, and report writing.
- Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Other duties consistent with law enforcement practices and procedures, job description, and department policies
A CAREER WITH BUXTON PD:
Provide excellent service to the citizens of Buxton while enforcing Maine State criminal and civil law and conducting traffic enforcement within the town limits. Covering the town 24 hours a day, officers work with other officers on shift and often will have to respond to calls by themselves while awaiting backup. Your experience at Buxton PD will shape you into a well-rounded Officer taking ownership of your cases rather than triaging them to specialized units.
BENEFITS
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- Starting July 1st, 2026
- Entry Level – 1 Year – $32.69
- 3 Years – 15 Years – $33.67 – $39.03
- Personnel will be eligible to receive only one of the following and shall be compensated at the higher rate of the options outlined below:
- Military Hourly Stipend:
- 2 Years – $0.25 per hour
- 4+ Years – $0.50 per hour
- Education Hourly Stipend:
- Associate’s – $0.25 per hour
- Bachelor’s – $0.50 per hour
- Master’s – $1.00 per hour
- Military Hourly Stipend:
- Special Training Incentive:
- $1.00 per hour while operating or instructing a specialty
- Health Insurance(Single 90/10 – Family 80/20) (see attached for Dental and Vision):
- Acadia (POS-C
- Plan)Single – $34.08
- Employee & Child(ren) – $111.21
- Employee & Spouse – $152.89
- Family – $152.89
- Baxter (POS-200 Plan)
- Single – $34.08
- Employee & Child(ren) – $111.21
- Employee & Spouse – $152.89
- Family – $152.89
- Acadia (POS-C
- One week of vacation will be granted after first 6 months of employment.
- Compensatory time may be accrued up to a maximum of 120 hours per fiscal year
- Paid Holidays (13 holidays listed within the contract)
- Retirement
- Maine PERS retirement 2/3rds at 25 years (buy-back options for previous law enforcement service)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (town to contribute 3% during probationary period and 6% after one year of service – employees are fully vested immediately)
Hiring Process:
Resume submission, interview, physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam, and medical exam.
**The Chief of Police holds discretion to waive portions of this process based on individual candidate's experience. **
The Town of Buxton shall provide equal opportunity to all employees without regard to religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry or national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.
We hope that your employment with the Town will be a rewarding and satisfactory experience.
Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@pd.buxton.me.us
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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