Human Services Enforcement Agent

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Opening Date:
July 13, 2026 – Closing Date:
July 24, 2026 – Job Class Code: 5009 – Grade: 21 – Salary: $24.71–$30.14 per hour.

Location:

Bangor. This position allows for partial telework with management approval based on operational needs after the first 6 months of initial training. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEMOPT extensions.

• Investigative services work in locating non‑custodial parents.
• Establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations.
• Establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock.
• Enforcement services work initiating administrative collection actions.
• Initiating appropriate court action.
• Representing the Department’s interest in Maine District Court in matters pertaining to child support.

• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
• Directly related paraprofessional or higher‑level experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Applicants are subject to pre‑employment screening, including verification of minimum qualifications, application information, employment history, and references. Conditional offers are made to selected candidates who must successfully complete a pre‑employment, fingerprint‑based criminal history record check.

For additional information about this position, please contact Donald Levesque at (207)561‑4151 or by e‑mail at Donald.

Levesque
. Submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format. To request a paper application, contact Mandy.

Hernandez.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage:
  The State of Maine pays 85%–100% of employee‑only premiums ($12,845.82–$15,112.76 annual value) depending on salary.
• Dental insurance:
  The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement plan:
  The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child, including non‑birthing and adoptive parents.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, the Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.