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The City of Calais is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
In accordance with Federal Law and USDA Policy this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 1-800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Employment Application (General)

Job Openings Available

Calais Fire-EMS is seeking seeking Per Diem Paramedics and/or EMT’s. Must be a licensed EMT or Paramedic or nearing completion of EMT or Paramedic certification. Experience and training as a firefighter would be beneficial but is not required. Calais Fire-EMS offers a competitive wage and excellent benefit package.

Interested applicants may contact Chief Bill Lee at 207-454-7400 or firechief@calaismaine.org for more information. These positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

To apply please submit an employment application to:

City of Calais

Attn: Chief Bill Lee

PO Box 413

Calais, ME 04619

The City of Calais is accepting resumes/applications for a full-time School Resource/Juvenile Resource Officer. Requirements: Candidates must hold a valid Maine driver’s license and be a graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Program (full-time only; part-time or reserve basic is ineligible). A minimum of 3-years of law enforcement experience is preferred. Competitive wages and excellent benefit package, including, but not limited to, paid health insurance and Maine State Retirement. Click here for the full job description. If interested, please send resume to the address below. Positions will remain open until vacancy is filled.

David Randall, Police Chief

City of Calais

PO Box 413

Calais, ME 04619

email: policechief@calaismaine.org

The City of Calais is accepting resumes/applications for 3 full-time Police Officers. Requirements: Candidates must hold a valid Maine driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age, and hold a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. Candidates who have made the final selection may be required to successfully complete the physical agility test (MCJA Standard) and must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, and financial examination. Competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Please send resume to the address below. Positions will remain open until vacancy is filled.

David Randall, Police Chief

City of Calais

PO Box 413

Calais, ME 04619

email: policechief@calaismaine.org

The City of Calais is accepting applications for a Truck Driver/Operator in the Public Works Department. Applicant must possess a valid State of Maine Class A (preferred) or Class B driver's license. 

Benefits include Maine State Retirement, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability and generous paid time-off allowances.

All resumes/applications may be emailed to pwdirector@calaismaine.org or dropped off at the Calais City Building, located at 11 Church Street. This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been found. 

The City of Calais is seeking to hire two individuals to work as a
Tax Revaluation Property Lister. This position is temporary, lasting
until the revaluation is complete. This position requires a reliable
individual with a high-level of attention to detail, good computer,
written communication and people skills.


Send resume to:
City of Calais
P.O. Box 413, 11 Church Street
Calais, ME 04619
or via e-mail to assessor@calaismaine.org
For questions, please call (207) 454-2521, extension 1006.

Calais Fire EMS has an Immediate Fulltime EMT-B position open. Applicants must have at a minimum High School Diploma, Class C Driver’s License, State of Maine Basic EMT License, Certified EVOC, and completed all Maine EMS required updates and classes. This position requires some firefighting duties and those with Firefighter I and II will receive preference.

This position works a rotating 48 hours on duty with 144 hours off. City of Calais pays a competitive wage and offers a generous benefit package. The City of Calais is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested applicants may contact Chief Bill Lee at 207-454-7400 or firechief@calaismaine.org for more information. These positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

To apply please submit an employment application to:

City of Calais

Attn: Chief Bill Lee

PO Box 413

Calais, ME 04619