BTB_Full_LogoSeal_update_BTB_Full_Dark
Apply Now

Benefits + Career Opportunities

Professional growth and new experiences await.

Being a Maine State Trooper is a demanding, challenging, and rewarding way of life. From the day you apply to become a trooper you will have embarked on a great personal journey and challenge. Our selection process and rigorous training academy has set national standards for excellence. The reason is clear . . . only the finest men and women are selected to wear the uniform and badge of the Maine State Trooper.

If you’ve been considering a law enforcement career and are self-reliant, highly motivated, self-disciplined, and desire to give us your absolute best, then you may be just who we’re looking for.

W+WstatepoliceCJudyBeedlePhotography-2

Benefits of being a

Maine State Trooper

Maine State Troopers receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave benefits. We value the hard work and dedication of our troopers and strive to provide a compensation package that recognizes their commitment to service.

Troopers begin their career with a salary based on an annual rate of $65,166.40 which progresses through seniority steps to $90,542.40. Overtime is paid at one and half times the basic hourly rate for time worked beyond an assigned shift. The value of State paid Health insurance is at least 85% of the health insurance premium biweekly and Dental is at no cost to the employee. The value of the State’s share of an employee’s retirement is 19.13% of salary.

  • Base Salary: $65,166 – $90,542 (this salary payscale excludes $.85 hourly stipend and does not include any additional collective bargaining stipends or special pay)
  • 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 of up to $40 per month
  • Potential to buy back 4 years of military service
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Living Resources Program
  • Four weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents
  • Voluntary deferred compensation

Each candidate is issued a take-home state vehicle that is not a cruiser. Upon graduation of the academy, each sworn member of the Maine State Police is then issued a take home cruiser. All required uniform apparel and equipment is provided by the agency.

Career

Opportunities

As the largest law enforcement agency in the State of Maine, we offer a diversified law enforcement experience with options to join any of our 25+ specialty teams or units:

Maine State Trooper

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and are ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding career, you’ve come to the right place. Your journey to excellence starts here.

Apply Now