Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy
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Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Deputy
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting two people for the position of Patrol Deputy. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, generous vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, FSA, life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, uniforms and equipment, and dedicated cruisers you drive home each shift.
Sheriff’s Office currently works a "4 on - 3 off" schedule with rotating days off.
No flipping from days to nights and back, shift assignments are picked annually.
As of July 1, 2024, the base pay ranges from $29.47 to $36.46 per hour, with step increases each year.
Lateral entry base-pay and vacation commensurate with actual years of experience.
Pay incentives offered for post-secondary education, plus a professional development reimbursement program.
Add shift differential, specialty pay, special details, and a moderate amount of overtime available, and you have a flexible, fairly compensated, exciting work experience.
Sagadahoc County participates in MEPERS retirement system, Plan 3-C for Law Enforcement Officers.
Deputies are eligible to retire after 25 years at 2/3 pay with a COLA. There is no age limit. We also offer VOYA or MaineSTART 457b plans.
A job with Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office means options growth and professional development starting day one. As a self-reliant agency staffing a patrol division, civil process division and a criminal investigation division, our work provides job satisfaction and supports career advancement. We work with Sagadahoc County Communications Center, located in our building, to maintain collegial professionalism and mutual support. The 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. Deputies have firearms training monthly.
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.
Please direct questions regarding this position to jgrey@sagadahoccountyme.gov
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.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.