The starting pay for a Windham police officer is $32,017.44 a year, and benefits including two weeks’ vacation, full health coverage and money toward further education.

New officers in Westbrook earn $34,271.41.

New officers in Bridgton earn $31,012.80.

New officers in the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department earn $35,561.43.

New officers in the Maine State police earn $34,528.60.

The departments provide similar benefits to Windham.