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Certified Police Officer Benefits Package
Pay scale
$37,544 – $47,652 ($18.05-$22.91/hour)
- Increased upon certification
- Cost of living yearly on April 1st
- Merit increase yearly on your anniversary date (0 to 2.5%)
- 2 personal days /year after 6 months
- Paid holidays
- Paid bi-weekly
- Outside detail rate $37.00/hour
- NH State Group II Retirement System
Health care
Anthem Blue Cross
Employee Contribute 15%
- Single Person plan $39.75/pay period
- 2 Person plan $97.49/pay period
- Family plan $107.32/pay period
Sick time
- Earn ½ day per month.
- Can build to 12 days.
- when you reach 12 day the town buys 6 days back
Long term disability
- 2/3rd salary for up to 2 years
Prescription plan
- Co-pay at $10, $20, or $30 each
Vision Plan
- $10 co-pay per visit every 2 years
- 40% off eye wear
Dental plan
- 100% by employer
Vacation time
- 1-4 years service 80 hours per year
- 5-9 years 120 hours per year
- On 10th anniversary 8 hours per month to a total of 200 hours year.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Applicants must be 21 years of age by the date of the written test.
US Citizenship is required.
Automatic Disqualifiers for Employment
Used marijuana within 12 months.
Illegally used a controlled substance, other than marijuana, within 36 months; unless the applicant was under 21 years of age at the time of use, in which case 24 months shall apply.
Manufactured, transported for sale, or sold a controlled substance.
Used a controlled substance while employed in a law enforcement capacity.
Been dishonorably discharged from military service.
Been convicted of a felony.
Been convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, controlled substances, moral turpitude, or any offense that would cause a reasonable person to doubt the applicant's character, honesty, or ability.
Hiring Process for Probationary Police Officer
Week #1 Vacancy posted
- Applications and resumes accepted.
Week #3 Closing date for Applications
Week #5 Written exam and physical performance examination
Written Exam
- Scored by an independent contractor
- $15 fee covers our cost of the exam
Physical performance exam
- Physician’s waiver required
- Duplicates the NH Police Standards and Training Recruit Academy entrance exam. (http://www.pstc.nh.gov/faqs.htm#coopers).
- This exam must be successfully completed, yearly, per department policy.
Week #7 Oral board examination
- Conducted by (3) senior law enforcement officers.
- Candidates are evaluated upon,
- Appearance and demeanor
- Oral expression
- Adaptability and attitude
- Job knowledge and skills
- General suitability for the position.
Week #9 Chief of Police interview
- Conditional Offer of Employment - Conditions include successfully completing the remainder of the hiring process and certification as a police officer through the NH Police Standards and Training Council.
Week #10 Polygraph examination
- Used to determine the candidate’s truthfulness throughout the hiring process.
Week #11 Psychological examination
- Evaluates the candidate’s mental health and suitability
- Required by the NH Police Standards and Training Council
Week #12 Background investigation
- Extremely detailed review of the candidate’s work, educational, residential, personal, and relationship history over the last 10 years.
- Required by the NH Police Standards and Training Council.
Week #15 Final interview with Chief of Police
- Offer of probationary employment extended.
Week #16 Medical exam
- Used to determine if the candidate meets the physical medical requirements required of a police officer as established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council
Week #17 Finalist presented to the Board of Selectmen for final approval
- Probationary Officer sworn in.