What are the benefits of joining our team...

*UPDATES PENDING from ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS*

Base Salary: $57,200 - $76,044 (salary includes $.85 hourly stipend - does not include any additional stipends or special pay) 

• • • Click here for Maine State Police Trooper Pay Scale - Pay Grade 21

    • Click here for the Maine State Police Corporal and Detective Pay Scale - Pay Grade 22

    • Click here for the Maine State Police Detective Corporal Pay Scale - Pay Grade 23

    • Click here for the Maine State Police Sergeant Pay Scale  - Pay Grade 24 - Please note the numbers in the chart do not reflect the 16% non-standard stipend

A 25-year retirement system with an employee contribution of only 1.15% (remainder is paid by the State). Troopers retire at 50% of their maximum salary while employees working over 25 years receive an additional 2% of retirement pay for each additional year worked beyond 25 years 

Full medical insurance is included with your retirement benefit

Clothing or uniform cleaning allowance of $65 per month;

Cell phone allowance of $60.00 per month, paid semi-annually;

Night shift differential of either $.45 or $.55 per hour;

Weekend differential of $.60 per hour;

College degree incentive that includes an hourly stipend of $0.24 for an Associate degree, $0.36 for a Bachelor degree and $0.48 for a Masters or higher degree;

State paid health and dental benefits;

Paid sick leave earned at one day per month;

Paid vacation leave starting at one day per month to a maximum of 2 days per month based on seniority;

Promotional opportunities based on ability, education and seniority;

Each trooper has an opportunity for a wide array of specialized career paths with lateral mobility.

Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 

Potential to buy back 4 years of military service

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 

Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  

Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.