Police Officer

BREWER POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Join an evolving, well-equipped police department committed to community partnership, proactive policing, and professional excellence. Lateral Transfers with 2+ years receive 80 hours of vacation at hire, placement on wage scale based on completed years of service up to and including 10 years of service.

• Modern facility with gym, interview rooms, forensic drug testing lab and evidence processing area, combative training room, and two recently updated firearm ranges.
• Advanced technology: body cameras, forensic software, Tru Narc, night vision, UTV, patrol bikes, and a narcotics/tracking K-9.
• Strong city support with continuous training, equipment upgrades, and outreach funding.
• Community-first philosophy with Youth Academy, Camp POSTCARD, and Coffee with a Cop.
• K-9.
• Criminal Interdiction.
• Community & Youth Outreach.
• Investigations Training Group.
• Drug Task Force.
• Temporary Investigative Reassignments.

Schedule/Time off:

Beginning Feb 2026:

80 hours per two weeks – Panama schedule with every other Fri/Sat/Sun off

Earned Time Off:

Vacation:

12 floating holidays (120 hrs)

1 week after 1 year

Up to 4 sick bonus days

2 weeks after 2 years

3 family sick days

3 weeks after 7 years

4 weeks after 15 years

Lateral hires: up to 80 hrs upon hire

Retirement: MPERS PLD 3C – 25 years, 2/3 pay, COLA, no age requirement

Health Insurance: PPO 500 with HRA

• Dental & vision options available

WAGE SCALE:

Effective date: 7/1/2025

Step B: MCJA $33.83

Step C:
Completion of probation $34.83

Step D:
Completion of 2 years $35.87

Step E:
Completion of 4 years $36.96

Step F:
Completion of 6 years $37.66

Step G:
Completion of 8 years $38.45

Step H:
Completion of 10 years (Lateral Cap) $39.19

Longevity: 15 years from date of hire 1%

Longevity: 20 years from date of hire 2%

To Apply:

Send application, resume, and any certifications to:

Captain Zachary Caron

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