City of South Portland - Public Safety Administrative Assistant

Start Date: May 21, 2025 | End Date: November 17, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other, Public Safety - Police

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week (option for four-day workweek) full-time Public Safety Administrative Assistant for our Police Department. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our growing and dynamic community with further opportunities for professional growth. 

Position Summary: This position performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, secretarial, and administrative work in maintaining department records, providing administrative support to the Police Department staff, and completing daily activities to meet the missions of the department. 

Education: Associate’s degree from a technical school or equivalent, supplemented by specialized course work in general office practice required.

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year-to-year basis. 

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities. We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, fifteen (15) hours of personal time, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.  The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

Salary Range: $23.55 - $26.83/hr ($45,922 – $52,318 annually) depending on experience.  This position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.  First round interviews will be determined for all who apply on or before June 6, 2025. 

Job description and fillable application are available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to [email protected], or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, Maine 04106

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