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If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Job DescriptionDepartment of Public SafetyOpening Date: September 17, 2025Closing Date: open indefinitelyJob Class Code: 7001Grade: 23Base Salary: $65,166.40 - $90,542.40/Annually (salary does not include $.85 hourly stipend for all State Troopers)Location: statewideThe Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Maine State Police, is looking for talented and hard-working individuals to fill multiple Maine State Trooper vacancies statewide. Applicants should have a strong desire to serve the citizens of Maine, while ensuring public safety through a combination of proactive community policing and criminal enforcement efforts.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Patrols an assigned geographic area in order to ensure compliance with state and local laws, identify, detect, effectively investigate criminal activity, and assist the public as needed.
- Performs law enforcement functions for communities without police departments; attends community events in order to be visible and effectively collaborate on important issues within the community.
- Issues warnings, makes arrests, establishes witnesses, collects and secures physical evidence and property seized, briefs prosecutor, documents cases in order to comply with elements of law.
- Investigates complaints, observed incidents of law violations, and problems in order to enforce the law and protect the public.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies including a wide range of medical and mental health professionals, critical infrastructure facilities, schools, and hospitals in order to coordinate and integrate law enforcement services within the community.
- Manage and investigate crash scenes in order to assess emergency needs, administer first aid, safeguard the scene, prevent further injury or damage, determine contributing factors and violations of law.
- Performs criminal investigations in assigned patrol area.
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to and enforced by the Maine State Police.
- Knowledge of State Police policies and standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of general police methods.
- Knowledge of community, regional, medical, and other agencies/resources.
- Knowledge of computer technology, online communications platforms and social media.
- Knowledge of ADA, social injustice issues, child abuse and domestic violence mandates, and civil rights issues.
- Ability to employ a wide variety of law enforcement methods and techniques in resolving complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and social disputes.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to conduct investigations, interviews, and follow-up.
- Ability to administer first aid.
- Ability to work irregular hours, including shift work and callouts.
- Ability to apply incident command structures in an effort to maintain scene control.
- Ability to effectively problem solve on the strategic and tactical levels.
- Ability to control aggressive person(s).
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to write concise and detailed reports.
- Ability to properly use and maintain State Police issued equipment.
- Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions.
- Ability to use and maintain firearms correctly.
- Ability to work without immediate supervision.
- A valid driver's license
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A passing score on the Physical Fitness Test (40th percentile for non law-enforcement officers and 50th percentile for full-time, certified law enforcement officers)
- Full-time, certified law enforcement officers need to attach a copy of their Academy certificate.
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What is the work location for this position at State of Maine?
This job at State of Maine is located in Augusta, ME, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at State of Maine?
Candidates can expect pay range between $65,166.4–$90,542.4 for this role.
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