Cumberland County will pay you to certify as a corrections officer; no experience is necessary for this exciting opportunity! If you are at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or the equivalent and a valid class C driver's license, we'd love to talk with you!

• No experience necessary; we will train you! (Paid at the regular rate!)
• Shift differentials of $0.25/hour for 3‐11pm shift and $0.40 for 11pm‐7am shift.
• $4.17/ hour stipend paid for all hours worked over 56.
• Education stipend of $0.19/hr. for Associate’s degree and $0.38/hr. for Bachelor’s Degree.
• Longevity Increases IN ADDITION to cost of living increases.
• Master CO Stipend of $.50/hour
• If you're a certified corrections officer, lateral credit can be given for up to 10 years of service for pay and vacation time PLUS an additional sign-on bonus of $4,000!

Our Portland, Maine jail provides a healthy, safe, secure, humane, and cost effective place for persons alleged or convicted of crimes. As a corrections officer, you would provide for the care, custody, and control of inmates in their personal quarters and during recreational time.

If you're a good listener, have a calming demeanor, a commitment to the welfare of people with differing backgrounds / behavioral patterns, and the ability to make decisions and act quickly, corrections could be a great match for you.

Cumberland County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance with NO DEDUCTIBLE, an educational assistance program, and Maine State Retirement with social security contributions. Plenty of room for advancement within the jail, patrol and county government. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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