If you are seeking a rewarding career in the Law Enforcement field, the Sanford Police Department offers the opportunity to move onward in the 21st century with a top-notch, professional agency. Outlined below are the entrance requirements. Our entrance standards are high because we expect only the best!

Applications may be obtained from the Human Resource Department at 207-324-9106.

Application Criteria: (Police Officer) * Items must accompany initial Application

• Submit a complete Application
• * Possession of High School Graduation Diploma or GED certified
• Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Police School certification highly desirable or out-of-state equivalent
• * Fingerprints
• Minimum 21 years of age
• No felony or multiple misdemeanor convictions
• No extensive driving history or multiple accidents (Reviewed on an individual basis)
• Certain singular misdemeanor convictions will disqualify an Applicant (Theft, Spousal Abuse/Assault, Sex Offenses)

Failure to submit a complete Application will disqualify a prospective Applicant.

After Application Review: (if selected for further processing)

• Satisfactory completion of Alert Test
• Physical Agility Test (Picture ID required) (Medical Waiver required)
• Applicant Oral Board (Picture ID required)
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Chief's Oral Board (Picture ID required)

Note: An Applicant may be disqualified at any stage of the processing procedure.

If Appointment is offered it is contingent upon:

• Psychological Examination (Picture ID required)
• Successful completion of a complete Physical Examination by a qualified Physician (Picture ID required)
• Polygraph Examination (Picture ID required)

If Appointed:

• Completion of the 100-hour Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service School or out-of-state equivalent
• Probation Period including 1 year State Probationary Period beginning after successful completion of the Basic Police School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
• Successful completion of 3-month Field Training Program