Police Chief

Town of Paris, Maine

The Town of Paris, Maine, is seeking a qualified, experienced, and community-minded professional to serve as its next Police Chief.

Located in Western Maine, Paris has a year-round population of approximately 5,300 residents. The community includes an urban, residential, and historic area, but remains predominantly rural. The Town seeks a leader who values public service, professional policing, fiscal responsibility, employee development, and positive community relationships.

 Position Overview

The Police Chief is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the Paris Police Department, including personnel management, budget development and oversight, policy implementation, public safety operations, and community engagement.

 This is a working Chief position that requires both administrative leadership and active participation in day-to-day law enforcement operations. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform patrol duties, respond to calls for service, assist officers in the field, and provide direct law enforcement services as operational needs require, while also overseeing the department’s personnel, budget, policies, and strategic priorities.

 The Paris Police Department consists of seven full-time LEOs, two reserve officers and a full-time Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to maintain public trust while ensuring effective, professional, and responsive law enforcement services.

 Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

•  A proven record of success in law enforcement command, personnel management, budgeting, and progressive community relations.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of eight years of active law enforcement experience.
• Fulltime Law Enforcement Certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or waiver.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to develop and manage departmental budgets and resources responsibly.
• A commitment to community-oriented policing, accountability, transparency, and professional standards.
• Experience with CBAs.
• The ability and willingness to perform hands-on law enforcement duties while fulfilling the administrative responsibilities of the Chief.
• The ability to obtain Maine Criminal Justice Academy Executive Certification within one year.

The successful candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation. A psychological examination, polygraph and medical evaluation shall also be required.

 Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with M.R.S.§622-A Pay Transparency, the Police Chief will receive an annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary for the selected candidate is up to $90,000. A $5000 hiring bonus is also being offered.

 The Town offers an excellent benefits package, including:

•  Health and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A retirement package choice of ICMA or Maine PERS
• Take home cruiser

 Application Process

Application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, professional references, and salary requirements by mail or email:

Mail:

Police Chief Search

Attn: Natalie Andrews, Town Manager Town of Paris

33 Market Square

Paris, ME 04281

Email: manager@parismaine.org

Please include “Police Chief Search” in the subject line of emailed applications.