Job Openings at Capitol Police. The following four postings close on October 13th. Apply at Careers at State of Maine (Executive Branch)
Security Agent Full Time Anticipated Opening
This is personal services work monitoring, patrolling, and protecting the State House Complex, other designated facilities, and the people who enter. Work includes using specialized screening equipment and other resources to monitor access to the facility and prevent individuals from bringing weapons or other prohibited items into the State House. Responsibilities include observing and reporting potential threats, violations of law, security rules, policies, suspicious behavior, or unsure situations that could affect the safety and security of the individuals visiting or working in the Capitol Area.
Security Agent Intermittent Opening
This is personal services work monitoring, patrolling, and protecting the State House Complex, other designated facilities, and the people who enter. Work includes using specialized screening equipment and other resources to monitor access to the facility and prevent individuals from bringing weapons or other prohibited items into the State House. Responsibilities include observing and reporting potential threats, violations of law, security rules, policies, suspicious behavior, or unsure situations that could affect the safety and security of the individuals visiting or working in the Capitol Area. This is a part-time position.
Capitol Police Officer
The Bureau of Maine Capitol Police is seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a full-time Police Officer vacancy. Our officers have set schedules, and we provide 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. In addition to the .85 per hour reachability/availability stipend, others are available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more! Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified full-time police officer in the State of Maine or will be required to complete the 18-week basic police officer academy at MCJA within one year of hire.
Capitol Police Officer K-9 Handler
The Bureau of Maine Capitol Police is seeking qualified and motivated candidates for a full-time Police Officer vacancy. Our officers have set schedules, and we provide 24-hour coverage, 7 days a week. In addition to the .85 per hour reachability/availability stipend, others are available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more! Certified Blue-Pins are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified full-time police officer in the State of Maine or will be required to complete the 18-week basic police officer academy at MCJA within one year of hire.
This position is an Explosives Detection K9 assignment/Patrol Officer. One hour of overtime per day for K-9 care is included. Take-home vehicle is provided. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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When we have current openings for officers, watchpersons, or screeners, we will indicate that on this page as well as on the Human Resources website. If you are interested in a career with Capitol Police, you can fill out an application by going to the Maine Careers Page at Careers at State of Maine (Executive Branch) and following the directions. Need a paper application? Please contact Human Resources at 623-6700.
About Us
The Bureau of Capitol Police is a law enforcement agency responsible for the safety of the people and the security of the property and buildings that make up Maine's seat of government. Areas of responsibility include the State House, the other State buildings and properties within the Capitol Area campus, and the properties on the eastside of the river within the old Augusta Mental Health campus. In addition, since early 2014, a unit within the Bureau of Capitol Police has been dedicated to specifically service the law enforcement, safety and security needs at the Riverview Psychiatric Center.