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What Our Officers Say
"Being part of the Bar Harbor Police Department has been incredibly rewarding. The community support and opportunities for growth are exceptional."
"The training and support I've received here have been outstanding. It's more than a job - it's a family serving our community."
Your Path to Becoming an Officer
Step 1: Application
Submit your application with required documents
Step 2: Physical Test
Complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Physical Fitness Test
Step 3: Interviews
Panel and one-on-one interviews with department leadership
Step 4: Background Check
Comprehensive background investigation
Why Join Us?
Application
Check out the 5-step process to go from application to job offer.
Benefits
Great pay, upward mobility, comprehensive benefits, and great retirement options.
Opportunities
With numerous job specialties, you can define your career on your terms.
Training
Receive extensive, job-specific training to prepare you for service.
Start Your Journey
Application Requirements
Applicants are not required to have a degree but must be at least 21 years old to apply.
If you are 20 years old, you must have a minimum of 60 credit hours to qualify.
Applicants are required to have already taken and passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Alert and Physical Fitness Test.
Visit the Maine Criminal Justice Academy website for more information