Peterborough - Police Officer
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Police Officers
$60,653 - $90,979
5% Raise Upon Completion of PPD Field Training Program
5% Raise Upon Completion of PPD 6 Month Probation
The Peterborough Police Department strives to serve its community by instituting the core values of Professionalism, Expertise and Dedication. PPD is comprised of a Patrol Division, Detective Division and includes both a K9 Officer and School Recourse Officer. Come join one of the best trained and highest paid departments in southern New Hampshire.
Benefits & Incentives:
Four day work week
Annual merit and COLA raises
Annual Physical Fitness incentive ($500.00)
Health, dental and life insurances, short and long-term disability
Yearly vacation time & sick leave
Bonus Days
Eleven paid holidays
Regular in service training
4 hour court minimum (paid out as overtime)
Outside Details are paid out at $60.00/hr (4 hour minimum)
Education assistance available
NH Public Safety Retirement system enrolment
All equipment issued and paid for by department
Unlimited opportunities for Overtime
- And much more...
Department:
Opportunities for advancement
Master Patrolman Incentive
K9 Program
Field Training Program (FTO)
Detectives
School Resource Officer
Special Response Team (SRT)
The annual salary range for this position is $60,653 to $90,979. Starting pay is negotiable based on Law Enforcement experience, prior experience or relevant training and certifications. Come join and be a part of one of the best paid and supported departments in the Monadnock Region!
General Information
Peterborough Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. PPD complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations preventing discrimination against job applicants based on: race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other relevant factor. Candidates will be required to pass a physical fitness exam, a written competency test and background investigation.
Community
The Peterborough Police Department proudly serves the town and people of Peterborough and Sharon NH. The population of Peterborough is 6,418 (according to the 2020 census. It is located along the Contoocook River at the junction of NH Rt 101 and 202. The town has seen massive growth over the past several years and consistently ranks as one of the batter places to live and raise a family in NH. Peterborough is home to the first tax-supported free public Library. Peterborough is also home to NH’s first state park, Miller State Park and the Moses Cheney house in town served as a stop on the Underground Railroad in the mid -19 century. Peterborough is home to SAU1 which includes Contoocook Valley Regional High School serving approximately 700 students from Peterborough and surrounding towns.
The mission of the Peterborough Police Department is to serve the community, to fairly and impartially enforce the law, to protect life, and to safeguard property.
Please direct questions regarding this position to GXenakis@peterboroughnh.gov
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.
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