Job Overview
Department
Nashua Police Department
Type
Entry Level
Job Title
Police Officer (Entry-Level Test)
Salary
$58,212 to $80,274
Deadline
Apr 12, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Contact
[email protected]
Location
Nashua, NH
Job Announcement
Nashua, NH Police Department
Now Hiring
Police Officers
UPCOMING ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE TESTS:
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 AT 8:00 AM
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 AT 8:00 AM
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023 AT 8:00 AM
The Nashua Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. Applicants who are not yet certified will need to take the next entry-level police test, which consists of a written test and a physical fitness test.
The Nashua Police Department is a nationally accredited agency through CALEA with many opportunities for career growth.
Do you qualify for a career with the Nashua Police Department?
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must be United States citizens.
Applicants must NOT have a felony conviction.
Applicants must NOT have a conviction for driving while intoxicated within the last 10 years.
Residency: Continental United States (and valid drivers license required)
Age: Must be at least 21 years old to apply
Height: Proportionate to weight
Weight: Proportionate to height
Education: High School graduate or equivalent
Health & Hearing: Excellent
Eyes: Visual acuity distant - correctable to 20/30, Visual acuity near-correctable to 20/40;
(Normal color and depth perception necessary)
Testing: Written Exam and Physical Agility Tests
Oral Interviews
Background Investigation
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination
Duties: Police Officer duties include general or special duty police work in the maintenance of law and order, in the protection of life and property, and in the prevention and suppression of crime.
Nashua Police Department Policy on Tattoos
Employees are prohibited from displaying tattoos, scarifications, or brands that are visible below the wrist or above the collar line.
Any police officer applicant seeking employment with the Nashua Police Department, sworn or civilian, who has visible tattoo(s) on the arms or legs shall be allowed to compete in the initial testing process including the oral interview. If the applicant successfully completes these portions of the hiring process, the applicant’s tattoo(s) shall be examined by the background investigator to determine if the tattoo(s) are inappropriate and/or offensive. If the tattoo(s) are determined to be inappropriate and/or offensive, the applicant will be disqualified from the hiring process. All visible tattoo(s) will be required to be covered at all times while functioning in a law enforcement capacity or while conducting official business for the Nashua Police Department.
Salary/Benefits
Salary:
- First Year Officer: $58,212.00
- Second Year Officer:$71,401.00
- Patrolman: $80,274.00
Certified Payscale:
- Certified First Year Officers:$60,838.00
- Certified II:$80,274.00
(2 years Full-Time Certification required)
Health Insurance:
- Individual and family plans available
Equipment & Uniforms:
- Complete issue upon employment
- Annual clothing allowance
Training:
- Mandatory upon employment - N.P.D & New Hampshire Police Academy
- Continuous in-service training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational incentive - annual bonus for Bachelors and Masters degrees
Probationary Period: 1 Year
Outside Details: Regularly available
Vacation:
- 10 Days annually after 1 year of service
- 15 Days annually after 4 years of service
- 20 Days annually after 9 years of service
- 25 Days annually after 16 years of service
Personal Days:
- 6 Personal days after 1 year of service
Holidays:
Retirement:
- New Hampshire Retirement System - 25 Years service
- Minimum Retirement Age – 50
Contact Us
Nashua Police Department
Professional Standards Bureau
Attn: Officer Adrian Beato
Phone: (603) 589-6187
OR
Attn: Officer Steven Berry
Phone: (603) 589-6149
28 Officer James Roche Drive
Nashua NH, 03062
Fax:(603) 589-3803
E-mail:
The Nashua Police Department seeks to provide an equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability and to ensure this practice of nondiscrimination is applied to every aspect of its business activities.
Please direct questions regarding this position to [email protected]
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Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.
Pay: $58,212.00 - $80,274.00 per year
Work Location: In person
