Laconia - Certified Police Officer
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Now Accepting Application for
CERTIFIED FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS
The Laconia Police Department accepts resumes and employment applications from full-time certified police officers.All Candidates must pass a physical agility test, oral board, psychological exam, polygraph exam and medical physical, as well as an extensive background investigation.
Physical Agility Test: TBD
GENERAL DUTIES
The duties of a police officer, also known as a law enforcement officer, focus on protecting people and property. They patrol the areas they are assigned, which sometimes include entire jurisdictions, respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a CERTIFIED police officer
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be 21 yeas of age
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Military experience and/or post-secondary education is strongly recommended
- A valid drivers license
HIRING PROCESS
- Physical Fitness Examination
- Police Oral Board, Chief’s Interview
- Chief's Interview
- Background investigation
- Polygraph
- Psychological Examination
- Employment Contract – 36 month obligation to the agency upon completion of the NH Police Academy
- Academy training
- Successful completion of a one year probation period
SALARY
- The salary range is $47,985.80 - 69,867.20 with an extensive benefits package.
- Pay commensurate with experience (Certified Police Officer )
ABOUT LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT (and/or) LACONIA
Population: 17,000 Full time residents (Substantial influx of visitors during all four seasons.)
Vacancies: 1 Full Time Position
Call Volume: Approximately 23, 000 calls for service per year
The City of Laconia is a major tourist destination for Boaters, Hikers, Hunters, Snowmobilers, Skiers, Motorcycle enthusiasts, Fisherman, and NASCAR Fans. Every year the City of Laconia hosts the oldest and one of the largest Motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of Motorcycle enthusiasts to the famed Weirs Beach district, for 9 days in the month of June.
Laconia is known as the “City on the Lakes” The city has direct access to Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state of NH, boasting over 250 islands. The lake covers 69 square miles and is a popular destination for boaters, kayakers, and fisherman. Every year the lake hosts an annual ice fishing derby. The city also contains Paugus Bay, Lake Opechee, and borders Lake Winnisquam.
The Gunstock Ski area, located in the neighboring town of Gilford is a major tourist destination. Gunstock provides year round attractions including hiking, fishing, skiing, and biking.
In the nearby town of Loudon NH, the NH Motor Speedway hosts a NASCAR race every year, as well as
numerous other events throughout the year.
The Laconia Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to MFinogle@laconiapd.org
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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