Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy

Patrol Deputy

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting for the position of Patrol Deputy. We offer a competitive salary and great vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, sick leave, 100% healthcare for the employee, dental and vision insurance, FSA, life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, uniforms/equipment, and take-home dedicated cruisers. 

• Schedule
  • The Sheriff’s Office currently works a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on schedule with 12 hour shifts.
  • Every other weekend off
• Pay
  • $34.85 to $42.06 (as of July 1, 2026)
  • Additional pay incentives include shift differential, specialty pay, and education/military. 
  • Lateral transfers eligible for full transfer - pay and leave 
• Specific benefits include:   
  • 3 to 6 weeks of vacation time 
  •  An additional 40 hours of personal time
  • 100% Employee Healthcare
  • 25 Year, no age, 2/3 pay retirement. (MEPERS 3-C)
    
    • VOYA and MaineStart 457b plans also available

A job with the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office offers growth and professional development from the first day.  As a self-reliant agency staffing a patrol division, civil process division, transport division and a criminal investigation division, our work provides job satisfaction and supports career advancement. We work closely with Sagadahoc County Communications Center 9-1-1 PSAP to provide our residents with top-tier first responder services. The local municipal law enforcement agencies operating in our county further enhance our employees' experiences on the job and in the community. 

Sagadahoc County assigns each Deputy a cruiser allowing greater flexibility, better service, and faster response to calls at the beginning and end of your shift.

• Some of the current opportunities for Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputies within specialized units/assignments include:
  • K9 Handler
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Crash Reconstruction
  • Forensic Sketch Artist
  • Drug Recognition Expert
  • Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Investigator
  • Field Training Officer
  • Marine Shellfish Warden
  • Project Lifesaver

 In addition to the listed specialties, we train officers to be skilled instructors in various fields including EVOC, MARC, Firearms, SFST, Intoxilyzer Instructor, Crash Investigations, Forensic Mapping, Crisis Intervention Team, ALICE Instructor, CPR Instructor, Taser, Less Lethal Munitions, Physical Fitness Instructor, and Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle armorers.   

Sagadahoc County is a healthy place to live and work. Comprised of ten communities located an easy distance from Portland and Augusta, we are home to Morse Mountain, Popham Beach, Reid State Park and Swan Island. There are hiking trails, fishing holes and more hidden coves than you can imagine. Our deputies coach youth sports, and enjoy a desirable work-life balance. They are talented hobbyists, gardeners, and gourmet food creators. Hunting, fishing, boating, photography, skiing, biking, and panning for gold are just a few of their favorite off-duty pursuits.

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 or be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary education program.

Applicants are also required to have taken and passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Physical Fitness Test. You must submit the results with your application.

Please visit the Maine Criminal Justice Academy website for the upcoming Physical Fitness Testing dates, times, and locations. The Academy website is Pre-Employment Training | Department of Public Safety (maine.gov) or call 207-877-8000 for more information.

MCJA Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply.
The application process will remain open until positions are filled.

For further information, please contact the Sagadahoc County Human Resources Department at 207-443-8202 or email jgrey@sagadahoccountyme.gov   

Sagadahoc County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pursue and maintain a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hiring decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, family, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by US law or the State of Maine. Fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce is critical as a provider of essential services, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.