The Ellsworth Police Department is more than a group of officers in uniform; they’re a family of professionals dedicated to serving and strengthening our community.
Our team is a blend of experience and energy — young and old, seasoned officers and new recruits — representing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, all united by a shared mission: to make Ellsworth a safe, welcoming place for everyone. We believe that policing today is about partnership, compassion, and service.
From Stuff a Cruiser holiday drives to Coffee with a Cop, our officers are out in the community building trust, not just enforcing laws. We’re proud to have a School Resource Officer who connects daily with students, a drone program that helps us respond smarter and safer, and two staff members who are licensed social workers, ensuring we meet people where they are and with care as well as accountability; to name just a few things within our department.
At the Ellsworth Police Department, you’ll find a forward-thinking team that believes modern policing means being part of the fabric of community life. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to dig in, make a difference, and grow with us.
“What makes this department special is the people,” said Police Chief, Troy Bires, who has served with the department for over three decades. “We have a team that genuinely cares about the city, about each other, and about doing the job the right way. Ellsworth is growing and changing, and we’re proud to be a part of that story.”
If you’re ready to be part of a professional, progressive, and people-centered police force — this is your opportunity.
Learn more: ellsworthmaine.gov/government/government-departments/police
To apply today: https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/job/patrol-officer-2/
Ellsworth Police Department
416 High Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Non-emergency number: (207)667-2168
