FullTime Police Officers

Nashua, NH Police Department

Now Hiring Certified Police Officers

The Nashua Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Certified Police Officer. Applicants are considered certified if they have completed a full-time police academy.

The Nashua Police Department is a nationally accredited agency through CALEA with many opportunities for career growth.

The Nashua Police Department offers contact buy-out reimbursement for certified officers who are currently under contract with another agency.

Do you qualify for a career with the Nashua Police Department?

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must be United States citizens.

Applicants mustNOThave a felony conviction.

Applicants mustNOThave 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:

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 visiblebelow the wristorabove 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.

Salary/Benefits

Certified Payscale:

Certified First Year Officers:$64,545.00

Certified II:$85,613.00(2 years Full-Time Certification required)

Certified II:$85,814.00(5 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 (if applicable)

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 completing the FTO period

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 Days annually after 1 year of service

Holidays:

12 Paid days per year

Retirement:

New Hampshire Retirement System - 25 Years service

Minimum Retirement Age – 50

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.

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