Patrol Officers

The City of Saco is seeking reliable, trustworthy, and motivated individuals to join our Police Department. As a Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining community safety and stability while upholding our core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Trust. Our vision is to be the safest community through professional and compassionate policing, and we’re looking for people who want to help us achieve it.

This position starts at $36.57 per hour and includes an excellent benefits package.

• Recognize dangerous situations and act decisively to protect people and property
• Demonstrate strong mental alertness and observational skills
• Communicate clearly—whether in court, in writing, with the public, or over radio equipment
• Engage effectively with individuals who are emotionally distressed or seriously injured
• Speak clearly over police radio and other electronic transmission equipment
• Make sound decisions quickly when faced with multiple options
• Retain and recall factual information related to laws, statutes, and codes
• Approach the public with fairness, compassion, and professionalism
• Operate a motor vehicle safely at high speeds and in all weather conditions
• Maintain conduct, on and off duty, that reflects community and professional standards
• Work Schedule and Availability:
  Must be able to work the established Patrol Officer schedule, which consists of 10-hour shifts, a four-day workweek, and assigned rotations of Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday. The position requires availability to work holidays and overtime as necessary to meet operational needs.

• Education and Certification:
  Must be a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for a waiver as established by applicable state law and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge and Information Retention:
  Must possess the ability to comprehend, retain, and accurately recall substantial amounts of factual information, including but not limited to laws, statutes, ordinances, departmental policies, and procedural requirements.
• Situational Assessment and Response:
  Must demonstrate the capacity to recognize hazardous or potentially dangerous situations and to take prompt, appropriate, and legally sound action to protect persons and property.
• Emotional Stability and Self-Control:
  Must maintain composure, judgment, and self-discipline when confronted with stressful, adversarial, or rapidly evolving circumstances.
• Professional Conduct and Public Interaction:
  Must exhibit fairness, impartiality, and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, recognizing that differing circumstances and individuals may require varied approaches and communication methods.
• Decision-Making and Assertiveness:
  Must be capable of exercising appropriate assertiveness and effectively influencing or directing the behavior of others when required by the duties of the position.
• Commitment to Professional Development:
  Must demonstrate a willingness to seek out and acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer at a high standard.
• Integrity and Credibility:
  Must maintain personal and professional conduct consistent with the expectations of a law enforcement officer, including conduct that supports community trust and does not impair the individual’s credibility as a witness in judicial proceedings.
• Accuracy and Impartiality in Reporting:
  Must be able to present information, statements, and evidence fully, accurately, and without distortion, omission, or bias.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Four day workweek
• Medical and Vision (80% City Paid, 20% Employee)
• Dental (City contributes $325 yearly towards plan cost)
• STD/LTD - 100% city paid
• Life Insurance – 100% city paid
• Voluntary benefits – (critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, supplemental life insurance – 100% employee paid)
• Retirement Plans (401a, 457b, MainePERS)
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave Program (in coordination with Maine Paid Family Leave)
• Wellness Program
• City Paid Holidays

EOE Statement:
The City of Saco is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, veteran or disability status, religion, age, or other protected status.