Patrol Sergeant

Patrol Sergeant Position

The City of Belfast, a dynamic mid-coast Maine community of 7,000, seeks to hire a full-time Patrol Sergeant who is experienced, collaborative, and community oriented. The Belfast Police Department is a full-service police department serving the citizens and visitors of the City of Belfast. The officers strive to deliver police services in an innovative, professional and compassionate manner and work hard to partner with the community to address its concerns and make this City a great place to live, work, and play.

The successful candidate will serve under the direct supervision of the Deputy and Chief of Police and work effectively as a team with our officers and City Departments. The Patrol Sergeant serves as Shift Commander for the supervision of police patrol and must have background and experience in all matters related to the enforcement of all laws coming within the department's legal jurisdiction, and the protection of lives and property through the supervision and administration of the department.

The Patrol Sergeant must have a demonstrated record of ethical leadership that creates a cohesive work environment that garners the confidence and respect of the Belfast Police Department staff and members of the community. The Patrol Sergeant must have excellent internal and external communications skills, be results driven, and foster a work environment that promotes employee involvement and accountability.

All applications are to be submitted in confidence. A complete application must include a letter of introduction, a completed Belfast Employment Application form, which can be downloaded at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). a resume, and copies of driver’s license and all applicable certifications. Applications must be received by the Human Resource Administrator, Nancy Driscoll, at 131 Church Street no later than 6:00 PM on January 14th, 2026.

Applications should be in a sealed envelope and may be delivered by mail, e-mail, online, or in person to:

The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap.