Derry Police Department

Address	1 Municipal Dr Derry NH 03038
Phone	6034326111
Website	https://www.derrynh.org/police-department
Number of Officers	64
Population Served	34000
Specializations	Bike Patrol, Computer Forensics Laboratory, Crisis Negotiations, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drone, K-9 Unit, School Resource Officer, SWAT/Tactical

Current Openings

Open Jobs	Salary	Deadline
Derry - Entry Level Police Officer	$60,153.60 - $83,054.40 (based on 40-hour work week)	January 01, 2025
Derry - Police Dispatcher	$22.17 - $30.29 hourly	January 01, 2025
Derry - Certified Police Officer	$62,254.40 - $83,054.40 (based on 40-hour work week and experience)	January 01, 2025

The Derry Police Department is a highly respected professional law enforcement organization seeking to hire the finest and most qualified candidates available.

The Town of Derry offers a unique law enforcement experience being the 4th largest community by population in New Hampshire. It was the home of astronaut, Alan B. Shepard and poet, Robert Frost. The Town of Derry is also home to Pinkerton Academy, the largest High School in NH.

Mission

The mission of the Derry Police Department is to enforce the laws of society, maintain order in the community, protect life and property, and to assist the public at large in a manner consistent with the rights and dignity of all persons as provided for by law and under the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of New Hampshire.

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.

Officers on the force are awarded opportunities to join various Specialty Units within the Department. These units include:

Mountain Bike Patrol
Electric Bike Patrol
Accident Reconstruction Team
Criminal/Juvenile/Narcotics Detective Unit
School Resource Officer
Southern NH Special Operations Unit
Community Relations
and more!

This is an exciting opportunity to serve a growing community in a busy, proactive Police Department!

Derry Police Department

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Current Openings

The Derry Police Department is a highly respected professional law enforcement organization seeking to hire the finest and most qualified candidates available.

The Town of Derry offers a unique law enforcement experience being the 4th largest community by population in New Hampshire. It was the home of astronaut, Alan B. Shepard and poet, Robert Frost. The Town of Derry is also home to Pinkerton Academy, the largest High School in NH.

Mission

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.

Officers on the force are awarded opportunities to join various Specialty Units within the Department. These units include:

Mountain Bike Patrol

Electric Bike Patrol

Accident Reconstruction Team

Criminal/Juvenile/Narcotics Detective Unit

School Resource Officer

Southern NH Special Operations Unit

Community Relations

and more!

This is an exciting opportunity to serve a growing community in a busy, proactive Police Department!