The Auburn Police Department is a progressive and professional law enforcement organization with 55 sworn officers and 7 civilian employees. The department has a proud tradition of honor, excellence, loyalty and professionalism and is a nationally and state-accredited law enforcement agency.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- U.S. Citizenship or hold a valid Permanent Residency Card
- Valid Driver’s License
- No Criminal Convictions
- Be able to pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT) administered by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
- Pass an Entrance Exam administered by the Auburn Police Dept.
- College Degree preferred but not required
Benefits
- Starting pay $34.20/hr with overtime options. (Hourly pay increase for college degree)
- Excellent Health Insurance benefits
- Vacation and sick time accrual monthly
- Two thirds of annual salary after 25 years of service retirement plan
- 3 days on 3 days off (11 Hour) shift schedule
- Options for specializations within the department (K9 Team, FTO, Drug Recognition Expert, Drone Team, Accident Reconstructionist, and more)
- 5% pay increase for Special Assignments
- Physical Fitness Incentive
- On-duty gym access
The City of Auburn is an equal opportunity employer.
