Police Officer

Town of Meredith (NH); Meredith (NH); On-site; USD 41,961 - 57,831; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

100% employer paid Dental Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

100% employer paid life insurance

Participation in New Hampshire Retirement System

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Police Officer in Meredith, NH. Responsibilities include maintaining law and order, conducting investigations, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, 21 years old, and possess a high school diploma. Full-time officers will receive competitive pay starting at $30.46 per hour, plus benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• United States citizen with at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Preference given to certified officers by the State of NH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain law and order and enforce laws and regulations.
• Conduct criminal investigations and collect evidence.
• Patrol assigned areas and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Physical agility testing

Oral board interview

Strong decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Police Officer located in Meredith, NH. The Police Officer will be responsible for maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, conducting criminal investigations, collecting and preserving evidence, and patrolling assigned areas. Additional duties include responding to emergencies, preparing detailed reports, and testifying in court as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain law and order and enforce laws and regulations
• Conduct criminal investigations
• Collect and preserve evidence
• Patrol assigned areas
• Respond to emergencies
• Prepare detailed reports
• Testify in court as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

United States citizen, high school diploma or equivalent, and must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Candidates may be required to complete physical agility testing, oral board interview, polygraph, medical and psychological examinations, and an extensive background investigation.

Full-Time certified officers are encouraged to apply and may be compensated based on experience. Preference may be afforded to those candidates already certified by the State of NH or other accepted police certifications.

Non-certified candidates with college degrees, corrections experience, or a true desire to work in law enforcement are also encouraged to apply.

Salary

$30.46 to $41.98 per hour

Benefits

Full-time sworn police officers will receive a benefits package including: Health Insurance, 100% employer paid Dental Insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer paid life insurance & STD/LTD, and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.

Application Process

Visit the Job Opportunities page on www.meredithnh.gov to complete an application.

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Government Administration