Job Announcement

LITCHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

   POLICE OFFICER -FULL TIME

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000 for Certified Officers*

The Litchfield, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates interested in a challenging police-oriented career to fill current or anticipated vacancies. The Litchfield  Police Department is a community oriented, progressive, professional law enforcement agency serving a population in excess of 8,500 people.  The Town of Litchfield  is located in the southern tier of New Hampshire with easy access to the Boston Metropolitan area, Manchester/Boston Regional Airport, 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. Components of the selection process include:

• Written examination
• Comprehensive medical examination
• Oral Board
• Physical fitness examination
• Thorough background examination
• Psychological profile

BENEFITS

• Uniforms/Equipment provided
• Annual uniform allowance after initial issue
• Earned time accrual
• Nine paid Holidays
• 25-year State Retirement System
• Advanced Training Opportunities
• Competitive Benefits Package

The Litchfield Police Department actively encourages all interested persons to apply for this career-oriented position.

THE TOWN OF LITCHFIELD  POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE

Please direct questions regarding this position to info@litchfieldpd.com

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.