Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Position

The City of Belfast, a dynamic mid‑coast Maine community of 7,000 with a Council form of government, seeks to hire a full‑time Patrol Officer 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 Police Sergeant and work effectively as a team with our officers and City Departments. The Patrol Officer 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 Officer must have a demonstrated record of ethical leadership that creates a cohesive work environment and garners the confidence and respect of the Belfast Police Department staff as well as members of the community. The Patrol Officer must have excellent internal and external communications skills, be results‑driven, and foster a work environment that promotes employee involvement and accountability.

This position works a four on, four off schedule and will be Step I with a base rate pay of $30.90 an hour for the first six months; thereafter it moves to Step II with a base pay of $31.70 an hour plus a competitive benefits package.

The job description may be found online at the City’s website .

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 21st, 2026.

Applications should be in a sealed envelope and may be delivered by mail, e‑mail, online, or in person to the address above.

The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.