Police Officer
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Starting salary is negotiable, with special consideration given to previously certified, full-time officers from New Hampshire, or from other states, as well as other applicable experience. An attractive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement options are available to all full-time employees. Private work details are available at a premium rate of pay.
SUMMARY:
The New Durham Police Department is looking to fill an immediate opening for the position of patrol officer within the department. The New Durham Police Department delivers quality community-based policing in active partnership with the citizens we serve. The Department has 5 full-time sworn officers and services a community of approximately 2,700 residents. New Durham borders the towns of Farmington, Alton, Brookfield, Wolfeboro, and Middleton.
We are seeking career and community-oriented individuals who desire to be part of a professional and progressive department. Ideal candidates for our Patrol Officer vacancy would communicate effectively both orally and in writing, support administrative functions, and work effectively under the direction of superiors, as well as the ability to develop positive relationships with both town employees and residents.
Applicants must be knowledgeable in the techniques and practices of law enforcement. Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws & regulations related to the regular practice of law enforcement.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Facilitate safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Promote and preserve the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes and family quarrels.
Respond promptly to all calls and assignments providing any required services on an emergency basis.
Accurately record information concerning activity and events handled during the tour of duty, including the securing, recording, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into the Department.
Maintain weapons and equipment in a functional, presentable condition at all times.
Serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for certification as set forth by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. Applicants who are NH Certified Police Officers or who have taken the Great Bay Community College and/or New Hampshire Technical Institute Police Exam(s) are preferred. Applicants must make note of having taken such test(s) on their respective application. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred and must hold a valid driver’s license.
(This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
New Durham applications for employment may be obtained in person at the Town Office or online at new_durham_application.pdf (newdurhamnh.us) Completed applications must be submitted to sbernier@newdurhamnh.us or ndadmin@newdurhamnh.gov (preferred method) or may be mailed or hand delivered to:
Chief Shawn Bernier
New Durham Police Department
4 Main St.
PO Box 207
New Durham, NH 03855
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.
For further inquiries, please contact Chief Shawn Bernier at 603.859-2752 extension 3001