Written testing is waived for full-time law enforcement officers. Salary is commensurate with years of police service. Our hiring process will be expeditious and accommodating. Lateral officers qualify for the $10,000 sign on bonus.
Contact us with any questions: 207-874-8588
To receive this waiver, candidates must successfully complete a written exam given by the MCJA and receive the consent of the MCJA Board of Trustees.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Kate Morin, Principal Administrative Officer.
Email: kathrynp@portlandmaine.gov
Phone: 207-874-8588
The physical fitness test can be taken at the Portland Police Department or the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Pre-registration is required for both locations.
All candidates remaining in the process are given a background book to complete. The completed book is assigned to an investigator who will work to verify its contents. The purpose of the investigation is to uncover any disqualifying events in a candidate's history.
The candidate then must complete a polygraph exam and medical physical. A job suitability assessment may be required in some instances.
Officers currently certified in Maine start immediately in our Field Training Program.
Officers certified outside of Maine must receive a waiver from the MCJA. The Portland Police will hire selected candidates and then shepherd them through this process.
Generally the field training program runs for a duration of 8 weeks for lateral officers. This time frame can be extended due to background and prior law enforcement experience.
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Officer Aaron Curlee came to the Portland Police Department after working 22 years for the El Paso Police Department. Officer Curlee worked as a patrol officer for 4 years and worked the remaining 18 years in the K9 Unit. He retired as a Sergeant in the K9 unit and was drawn to Portland because of the diversity in the community.
Officer Curlee told us that while “retired” wanted to go to a department where I could still work and try to make a difference and working in Portland has given him the opportunity to work in Bayside which continually gives the chance to try and have a positive impact on the community.
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Sergeant Kevin Murphy Came to us from the Bangor Police Department in 2012 after working there for 2 years. While in Bangor, Sgt Murphy worked on the Special Enforcement Team which assisted MDEA at times, as well as working on specific tasks or complaints that citizens brought to the Bangor Chief of Police. Sgt Murphy lived in the Portland area while attending USM and always wanted to work for Portland. Sgt Murphy said what he likes most about working in Portland is the people.
“I've met so many great people and have forged many friendships over the past 8 years. Coming to work and working with friends really does make all the difference and makes work enjoyable.”
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Officer John Nelson started his law enforcement career with the Metropolitan Police Department, where he served the citizens and visitors of our nation’s capital in Washington, DC for five years.
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Officer Justin Macaluso came to Portland PD 2 years ago after working for the Abington, MA Police Department for 2.5 years. Officer Macaluso applied to Portland when he and his family decided they wanted to move to Southern Maine.
He said what he likes best about Portland is the ability to expand what he can do in policing and the opportunities the department offers.
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Dave has worked various assignments within the police department, including serving as one of our summer foot patrol units. Dave is a member of the Dive Team and serves as a Field Training Officer.
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After five years in patrol, Rich was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2018 and finished out his time in the second district until he made the lateral move to Portland. While there he got extensive training in civil disturbance and first amendment assemblies and bring a great knowledge of those events to Portland.
Rich grew up in Massachusetts and spent a lot of time in Maine during the winter and summer months which ultimately made Maine feel like the best choice.
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Ofc. Mitchell started his career in law enforcement at the University of Kentucky Police Department, where he gained a solid foundation for the job. His experience at UKPD taught him the importance of community engagement and maintaining positive relationships.
Mark is currently assigned to a directed patrol assignment in the Bayside Neighborhood of Portland.
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Ofc. James Oliver started his law enforcement career at Salem State University, where he was exposed to a wide variety call types. James also served with the Army National Guard from 2012-2018.
James is currently assigned to the evening patrol shift and is a member of the departments Honor Guard team.
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