City of Sanford-MCJA Certified Police Officer

Start Date: July 29, 2025 | End Date: September 25, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Full Time MCJA Certified Police Officer

Are you a Certified Police Officer looking for a fulfilling career with a supportive and team orientated department?  The Sanford Police Department is seeking dedicated law enforcement professionals to join our amazing group.  With a team atmosphere rooted in trust and camaraderie, an exceptional benefits package, and a rewarding pay and vacation structure recognizing your full-time law enforcement experience, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Be a part of a department that truly values collaboration, mutual respect, and a commitment to each other’s success.  You’ll join a supportive family of officers dedicated to protecting and enhancing the Sanford community. 

Lateral pay ensures your prior experience counts, offering you a salary that reflects your expertise from day one.  We value work-life balance.  Officers receive vacation time based on their total years of full-time law enforcement service, so you can enjoy well-deserved time off sooner.  Plus, take advantage of great health benefits, retirement plans and we offer up to a 10% educational incentive based on your credited degree hours!

All applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.  POSSESSION OF A MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION OR FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION FROM ANOTHER STATE THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE MCJA IS REQUIRED. 

The Sanford Police Department is a community and service-oriented law enforcement agency dedicated to serving with integrity, accountability and fairness.  The City of Sanford offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, including a 25 year/no age retirement plan, health insurance, disability insurance, educational pay incentives and an environment conducive to personal growth. 

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a rewarding environment, where you can make a difference and be part of an amazing team, apply today with the Sanford Police Department.  Join us as we continue building a safe and vibrant Sanford together!

Applications will be reviewed as received~

Application and instruction packets must be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ www.sanfordmaine.org and be returned to:

Human Resources Department
City of Sanford, Maine
919 Main Street
Sanford, Maine 04073

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted:                                  Monday, July 28, 2025

Deadline:                               Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM