Military Security Police Officer
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Security
Police Officer -
Government
Police Officer
Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau Job Class Code: 7049 Grade: 17 (Law Enforcement) Salary: $22.87 - $31.34/Hour (Does not include a .25/hour stipend)
Location:
Bangor, ME Opening Date:
July 10, 2026 Closing Date:
August 10, 2026
This is investigative and protective services work in maintaining security and enforcing state and federal laws on U.S. Government property under control of the Maine Military Air National Guard Security Forces. Through specialized training, this work involves law enforcement and air base defense by patrolling, conducting investigations of alleged violations and complaints, apprehending and/or detaining suspects, issuing tickets and summonses, and performing other law enforcement duties as directed.
The position is also responsible for base defense, security functions, and assistance to civilians and Maine Military Air National Guard Security Forces personnel. Work is performed under general supervision of the Maine Military Air National Guard.
- Provide force protection to military forces personnel and civilians while occupying the base to maintain the safety of the Air National Guard base.
- Patrol military bases by conducting inspections and searches to meet security requirements on United States Government property under the control of the Maine Military Air National Guard forces.
- Search vehicles, buildings, and grounds for explosives, unusual boxes, and suitcases to apprehend and/or detain suspects.
- Patrol in restricted areas and provide an armed response in the protection of the United States and military priority resources to ensure the safety of Maine Air National Guard forces.
- Patrol base roads, parking areas, and issue motor vehicle traffic tickets for violations to ensure state and military rules and regulations are observed and enforced.
- Patrol airport and installation perimeter to ensure state laws and military rules and regulations are observed and enforced.
- Detect, apprehend, and/or detain law and security violators to inform state, local police, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Perform weapons and equipment inventories, issue, and complete turn‑in of weapons and equipment to maintain accountability of high dollar/sensitive assets.
- Perform law enforcement desk, alarm monitor, dispatch, and video surveillance duties to ensure command, control, and communications for security operations.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent with no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
Current certification by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as a Maine Law Enforcement Officer will be considered to meet the above criteria for Minimum Qualifications and Licensing Registration/Certification requirements.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, 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 to 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.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Questions about this position should be directed to SMSgt Walter Dow at walter.dow.mil .
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