Patrol Officer

The City of Bath has an immediate opening for a full-time Patrol Officer.

The Bath Police Department is a progressive, community-oriented law enforcement agency with a staff of 24, including 19 Police Officers. The department serves a community of approximately 9,000 permanent residents in Bath, a service center community for surrounding Midcoast towns. Bath is also home to Bath Iron Works shipbuilding, located on the banks of the Kennebec River.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• At least 21 years of age, or 20 years old with 60 college credits.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass an in-depth background check, psychological and polygraph exams, and a physical agility test.
• Ability to live within 30 minutes driving time of the City limits within six months of hire.

Benefits

• Four-day, 10-hour shift work week with permanent shifts.
• Optional benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Enrollment in a Maine Public Employee Retirement System retirement plan with 66% pay and no age limit after 25 years of service.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation leave.
• Incentive pay for college degrees or military service.
• Lateral entry for certified law enforcement officers for wages and vacation upon hiring.
• Special unit opportunities, including Motorcycle and Bicycle Patrol, Honor Guard, K-9, Criminal/Drug Investigation, and Community Involvement.

Wages

Current entry-level pay starts at $34.14 per hour as of July 1, 2026, not including incentive pay.

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The next contractual pay increase will occur on January 1, 2027.

How to Apply

• Download an application(PDF, 421KB) packet or pick one up at the Bath City Clerk's Office, 55 Front Street, Bath, Maine.

• To request an application packet by phone, call 207-443-8332.

• Submit completed applications to the City Clerk's Office.

• Email: dwheeler@cityofbathmaine.gov

• Mail: City Clerk, 55 Front Street Bath, Maine, 04530

• In person: City Hall, 1st Floor

• Visit the Recruitment Page to learn more about the hiring process.

• For questions, contact Deputy Chief Michelle Small at msmall@cityofbathmaine.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Bath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Bath reserves the right to accept or reject any applications.