Goffstown - Certified Police Officer
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Goffstown Police Department
Now Hiring
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
The Goffstown, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates interested in a challenging police-oriented career to fill current or anticipated vacancies. The Goffstown Police Department is a community oriented, progressive, highly professional law enforcement agency serving a population in excess of 18,000 people. The Goffstown Police Department is an internationally accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The Town of Goffstown is located in southern New Hampshire with easy access to the Boston Metropolitan area, beaches, and the White Mountains.
Officers patrol an assigned area for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement. Duties include, but are not limited to: Calls for Service; investigation of crimes; identification/apprehension of offenders; prevention of crime. Applicants must have the ability to exercise good common sense; discretion; be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively; make decisions under pressure; and perform ALL of the essential job functions of a police officer.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- College education or military experience desirable.
- A United States Citizen
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- NH PSTC Certification preferred
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis. Each applicant must successfully complete each element of the following:
- Comprehensive medical examination
- Oral Board
- Physical fitness examination
- Thorough background examination
- Psychological profile
BENEFITS
- Will credit years of service to starting pay
- Uniforms/Equipment provided
- Annual Paid Vacations/Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- 25-year State Retirement System
- Advanced Training Opportunities
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Health Insurance Buy-Out (If member can show proof of Health Insurance Coverage town will pay an additional 147.5 peer week)
The Goffstown Police Department actively encourages all interested persons to apply for this career-oriented position.
THE TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to thammond@goffstownnh.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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.