Security Guard

State of Maine · Augusta · $15.78–$21.39/hr (stated in the posting)

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Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police

Job Class Code: 1001
Grade: 11 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $15.78 - $21.39/Hour
Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in safeguarding buildings and equipment against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Responsibilities include patrolling buildings and grounds and observing and reporting irregularities such as fire, unlocked doors, vandalism, leaking water pipes, or the presence of unauthorized persons. Work is performed under general supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Conducts night patrols of all Capitol campuses, complexes, buildings and grounds in order to detect and report irregularities. Examines doors, windows, and gates in order to determine security status.

Warns and explains to violators rule and law infractions in order to enforce institution or agency rules and regulations. Calls State Building Control for police or fire department assistance in order to provide notification of fire presence or of unauthorized persons or other emergencies. Assists police and fire department when back-up is unavailable.

Records information such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment in order to inform superiors or other appropriate personnel. Drives vehicle in order to transport mail or institution residents. Answers visitors' questions and provides directions in order to provide information and directions.

Investigates a variety of alarms in order to determine if a crime has been committed. Provides security escorts to protect the safety of employees and the public. Receives and maintains chain of custody for samples and evidence of suspicious substances, including rabies and West Nile Virus samples for the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory after normal business hours.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of buildings and grounds patrolled. Knowledge of campus’ and institution's security rules and regulations. Knowledge of state government and agencies. Ability to walk long hours alone both indoors and out under varying work and climatic conditions. Ability to work independently and without back-up. Ability to determine abnormal conditions and respond appropriately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work with limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year of work experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Maine Class C driver's license.

To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at recruiting.sesc@maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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