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Job Title: Wilton - Entry and/or Certified Police Officer
Salary:
Location: Wilton, NH
Fee: $35.00

Job Announcement:

 

Wilton Police Department, NH Public Safety Jobs

WILTON, NH POLICE DEPARTMENT

Full-Time Police Officer Position

We are currently looking to hire two police officers. The town is also in the discussion stages of implementing a School Resource Officer for the 2025-2026 School Year, which would add a 9th full time position to the department. Any certified police officer that is looking to expand their law enforcement career to the best community police officer position available, is encouraged to apply.

Pay is commensurate to experience. 

Wilton Police is rostered for 8 full time and 4 part time police officers. Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Police/Prosecutor, and 4 Patrol Officers.

Benefits:

  • - 4 on 3 off schedule 
  • - 88 Hours of Holiday Pay
  • - Health Insurance is a 90/10
  • - Life Insurance
  • - Short Term Disability
  • - Dental Insurance
  • - NH Retirement System
  • - VIP (vacation, illness, personal time)
  • - Funeral Leave

 

Department Information:

The Town of Wilton is 25.8 square miles, and population was 3,972 in 2023. There are two major routes, Route 101 and Route 31, that run through Wilton. Wilton is surrounded by the following towns: Mason, Greenville, Temple, Lyndeborough, and Milford. Of these towns Wilton and Milford are the only police departments that are 24/7.

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • A United States Citizens with a valid driver’s license.
  • Can NOT have a Felony or Domestic Violence conviction.
  • Can NOT have a conviction for driving while intoxicated within the last 10 years. 

 

Hiring Process:

If the candidate passes Steps 1-4, they will be given a conditional offer. This will start the background investigation process. The candidate will be required to submit to the following:

  • Thorough Background Investigation
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Medical Examination
  • Physical Examination

The attached documents to this hiring add will need to be filled out completely. The medical clearance form will need to be signed off on by a physician. Do not leave any sections blank. If there is no answer to a question, indicate “n/a” on the line.

If the candidate is successful with this process, they will be formally offered the position and then sworn in. If they are uncertified, they will be enrolled in the earliest Police Academy class at the NH PSTC. If they are certified, they will undergo Field Training. Questions regarding the police academy, Welcome | New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council

 

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Please direct questions regarding this position to osiekman@wiltonnhpd.com


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