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South Portland Police Department

Chief: Daniel J. Ahern
Address: 30 Anthoine Street
South Portland ME 04106
Phone: 207-874-8575
Number of Officers: 57
Population Served: 30000
Seasonal Pop. Served: 100000
Specializations: Bike Patrol, Crisis Negotiations, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drug Task Force, EMT Basic, Gang Task Force, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle, Public Safety Communications, School Resource Officer, And more...
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About the South Portland Police Department


SOUTH PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

Integrity * Respect * Service * Fairness * Leadership

The South Portland Police Department is seeking a diverse applicant pool of motivated individuals who want to lead positive change while protecting and serving their community.  Currently, we are one of only a handful of departments in the State of Maine that has been nationally accredited by

The Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

As you progress through your law enforcement career with South Portland, you will have the opportunity to experience new responsibilities, challenges, and achievements as South Portland offers dozens of specialty positions along with numerous promotional opportunities.  You will have access to the latest police technology, ongoing professional training, and advanced equipment that will make the job safer and more efficient.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FMI, contact:

Det. Kim Stauber
Kstauber@southportland.gov
30 Anthoine Street
South Portland, Maine  04106 (207)799-5511 ext: 7437

The average salary of the first year officer is approximately $65,000 and the average salary of a fifth-year officer is approximately $85,000, with both having the potential to make more. 

Certified lateral officers will receive preference and will be compensated for prior experience.

Career opportunities include:

  • Canine Officer
  • Detective
  • SWAT member
  • Field Training Officer
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Crisis Negotiator
  • Community Response Unit
  • MDEA Agent
  • Dive Team
  • Motorcycle Patrol
  • Traffic Specialist
  • FBI Task Force 
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • Computer Crimes
  • Polygraph Operator

Other Benefits Include:

  • Educational Incentive
  • Specialty Position Stipend
  • EMT License Stipend
  • Physical Fitness Stipend
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Clothing Allowance
  • MainePERS retirement with 2/3rds at 25 years
  • MCJA advanced and Intermediate Certification stipend
  • Employer Paid Health Insurance
  • Paid Court Time
  • Abundance of optional overtime
  • Start with 5 weeks of discretionary time off.