Human Services Enforcement Agent

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a related field. Directly related paraprofessional or higher level experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
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• Application Information:
• For additional information about this position please contact Melanie McGuire at (207) 822 2321 or e-mail Melanie.McGuire@Maine.gov
• Please submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format.
• To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@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 Fit - 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 (

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Additional Information

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Opening Date: June 17, 2026 Closing Date: July 1, 2026 Job Class Code: 5009 Grade: 21 Salary: $24.71- $30.14 per hour* *Employees in this classification begin at $24.71, Step 4 of the pay scale Position Number: 02000-1382 Location: Lewiston Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. This position allows for partial telework with management approval based on operational needs after the first 6 months of initial training. Core Responsibilities: Human Services Enforcement Agents perform investigative, protective services work in locating non-custodial parents; establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations; and establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock. Typical duties include: - Investigative services work in locating non-custodial parents. - Establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations. - Establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock. - Enforcement services work initiating administrative collection actions. - Initiating appropriate court action. - Representing the Department's interest in Maine District Court in matters pertaining to child support.

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