All applicants must be high school graduates or have passed a high school equivalency exam. Applicants must be 21 years of age, or 20 with at least 60 college credits.
Applicants must have passed the MCJA physical agility test and ALERT exam and possess a valid driver’s license. Candidates will be required to pass oral board, polygraph, medical, substance and psychological testing and an extensive background check
Police Officers must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Starting salary is $20.27/hour (increase to $21.89/hour upon completion of probationary period), with a highly competitive benefit package. The City of Auburn has lateral entry and will recognize up to six years of full-time law enforcement experience in municipal, county, state or federal law enforcement agency. Potential starting salary for certified officers is more than $28.00/hour.
Successful candidates will attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
APPLY ONLINE or download our APPLICATION PACKET
The City of Auburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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