The Patrol Division of the Brunswick Police Department is under the immediate supervision of Commander Marc Hagan. The patrol staff consisting of twenty-five uniformed patrol officers performing daily patrol activities including motor patrol, bike patrol and downtown foot beats is broken down into three squads. Each squad has a Lieutenant and Sergeant along with six patrol officers. Patrol Officer's work week consists of four ten hour shifts which rotate between days, evening and midnights every twelve weeks.

Minimum qualifications......

• at least 21 years old 

• good health

• Associate degree or 60 college credits (preferably in the criminal justice field) or equivalent military / law enforcement training

• possess a valid drivers license and have a good driving record

• satisfactorily pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy ALERT test with a minimum score of 50

• successfully complete Brunswick Police Department testing

The selection process will include;
            physical agility test - written test - oral board - background investigation
            polygraph test - medical examination - psychological screening

Salary and benefits (based on 2007-2008)

Weekly Wages
            Step A     $601.08
            Step B     $656.32
            Step C     $685.32
            Step D     $716.88
            Step E     $749.12

Longevity Bonus
            6-12 years   $1.10 per hour
            13 - 17 years   $1.30 per hour
             18+ years   $1.50 per hour

Health Insurance
            Employee pays 15% (pre-tax)

Retirement Program
            Half pay with cost of living after 25 years service
            Optional deferred compensation plans

Educational Incentive Pay Program
            For Bachelor's Degree - $1,500 plus 10% of base pay over $15,000. 

            Lesser amount for Associate's Degree.

            Incentive is figured into hourly and overtime rates.

            Normally not paid until after probationary period served, however, may be paid sooner for MCJA graduates.
           

Tuition Assistance
            Employer paid tuition and books up to 100%

Residency
            Required to live within a 20 mile radius of the Brunswick Municipal Building.
            Shall comply within 6 months of hire.

Physical Fitness
            Required to pass an annual physical agility using M.C.J.A.standards to maintain employment.

            $300.00 bonus for meeting or exceeding 50th percentile.

            $600.00 bonus for meeting or exceeding 60th percentile.
            Employer to pay up to $350.00 per year to cover health club membership.

Probation
            1 year from date of graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or Academy waiver
            1 year from date of hire for officers who are already graduates from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy

Clothing / Equipment
            Employer pays 100% of initial uniform / equipment issue
            $700.00 annual clothing allowance