Pay & Benefits
A rewarding career with competitive compensation and comprehensive support
Starting at $32.35/hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package
The Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Departments offer a competitive and comprehensive benefit package including a new retirement plan as of 2025 and an attractive 12-hour shift schedule to maximize time off for our employees.
Compensation
- Starting Salary of $32.35 per hour
- Overnight Shift Differential Pay
- Overtime Opportunities
- Compensatory Time Available
Work Schedule
- 12-hour Panama Schedule for Patrol
- Two Weeks Paid Vacation Upon Hire
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Up to 960 Hours of Paid Sick Time
Retirement
New for 2025
MEPERS 3C Plan
- 25 Years of Service
- No Age Requirement
- 2/3's Average Final Compensation
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Health & Wellness
- MMEHT PPO-1500 Health Plan
- Paid On-Duty Exercise Time
- $6,000 Annual Wellness Incentive
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
Additional Benefits
- All Uniforms and Duty Gear Provided
- Overtime & Compensatory Time Available
- Up to 960 Hours Paid Sick Time