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Police Officer

Full-time position at Mount Desert Police Department

Mount Desert Island, Maine
MEPERS 3C Retirement Plan
MMEHT PPO-1500 Health Plan
$6,000 Annual Wellness Incentive
12-Hour Panama Style Shifts (2-2-3)
Specialties: DRE, Crash Recon, FTO, Firearms, DUI, M.A.R.C., Evidence Tech, Harbor Patrol, C.I.T., MDEA, SRO & more
Competitive Pay
$32.93 - $42.64
per hour
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Officers and Mental Health Liaison at Community Cafe
Community Event February 5, 2026

MDPA Sponsors Community Cafe at the Neighborhood House

An estimated 250 people turned out as the Mount Desert Police Association sponsored the Community Cafe. Officer Harrington, Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason, and Officer Payson were among the members who attended.

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Sergeant Dickens and Officer Stanwood at Wreaths Across America
December 8, 2025

Wreaths Across America Escort

Sgt. Dickens and Officer Stanwood escorted the convoy from Ellsworth to Portland, honoring our fallen heroes.

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Crash Reconstruction Training
August 26, 2025

Officer Payson: Crash Reconstruction Specialist

Congratulations to Officer Payson for becoming one of Maine's newest crash reconstruction specialists.

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July 4th Celebration
June 13, 2025

Bar Harbor's 4th of July Guide

Complete guide with parade routes, parking information, and fireworks viewing locations.

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Academy Graduation
May 26, 2025

Officer Keene Academy Graduation

Congratulations to Officer Lukas Keene on graduating from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

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