Barnstead - Police Officer

The town of Barnstead is situated just south of the lakes region in New Hampshire in Belknap County and is immediately surrounded by the towns of Gilmanton, Alton, Strafford, and Pittsfield with easy access to Laconia, Rochester and Portsmouth. The city of Concord is less than an hour's drive away, as are the recreational areas of the White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee, the seacoast and Maine's tourist areas. Barnstead's population hovers around 4,000 friendly residents. Many families have called Barnstead home for generations and many families have settled within the town limits because of its peaceful beauty and easy pace of life.

• Rotating shift of four days on, three days off (10-hour shifts)
• Livescan Fingerprinting
• Community Engagement
• New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) enrollment
• Paid trainings when permitted

Job Description/General Duties:

The police officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the applicable laws of the State of New Hampshire and applicable ordinances of the Town of Barnstead. Officers patrol the Town of Barnstead by foot, bike, or cruiser to enforce traffic laws, investigate and report criminal acts when discovered, investigate accidents, file appropriate reports as prescribed by Departmental Rules, Regulations, Procedures, and/or superior officers, and testify in court proceedings. Officers are also responsible for other duties as assigned.

Hiring Process:

• Physical Fitness test
• Written test
• Conditional offer
• Background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam

Equal Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of the Barnstead New Hampshire Police Department to select, develop and promote employees based upon individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of the department to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation. The policy applies to decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, training and development, and other aspects of employment. It is further the policy of the Barnstead Police Department to comply with the letter and spirit of applicable local, state and federal statutes concerning equal employment opportunity.