Police Specialist (Investigator)

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is hiring! Join our team as a Police Specialist. The Department of Public Safety has a strong commitment to the community policing and problem-solving philosophy. In addition to performing general policing, safety and emergency response functions, our members enjoy the satisfaction of a close working relationship with our community. We are looking for team members who understand and support our community values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System has excellent, unmatched benefits including: 

• Tuition waivers for yourself, your spouse and/or your eligible dependents


• Excellent healthcare benefits with low out of pocket expenses


• Participation in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, or a 403b retirement plan with excellent employer contribution


• Gym membership and wellness plans


• Long- and short-term disability insurance


• Eye care, dental, pet care, and home and auto insurance benefits


• Earned sick and vacation leave, as well as 13 paid holidays


• Educational and specialty pay stipends


• Shift differential and earned compensatory time

This is a 40-hour per week position on a schedule that is determined by unit seniority and shift bid, with overtime opportunities. The starting pay is $37.41 per hour, plus shift and specialty differentials when applicable

Police Specialists perform duties similar to a Police Officer, including law enforcement, community policing, solving complex community/campus problems, and security service delivery, plus they have specialist responsibilities involving leading the department's investigatory processes and providing subject matter expertise. Police Specialists report to the shift sergeant. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. The Department of Public Safety is a proud participant of the 30X30 Advancing Women in Law Enforcement initiative (30x30initiative.org). 

Required Qualifications:

• Certified law enforcement officer


• At least three years of law enforcement experience


• High school diploma or GED


• Valid Class C Maine driver’s license

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter


• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

This position will remain open until filled. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.