Durham - Police Officer

Job Overview Department Durham Police Department Type Entry Level Job Title Police Officer Salary $49,578 Contact info@policeexamsolutions.com Location Durham, NH

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Job Prerequisites

• Police Exam Solutions Written Exam
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Job Announcement

DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT 

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR  POLICE OFFICERS

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Durham, New Hampshire Police Department is interested in applicants looking to serve as Police Officer  in our agency. Police Officers provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this diverse  Seacoast/University community. 

Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgment/common sense/discretion and be able to analyze  situations quickly and objectively. 

SALARY:

Starting salary for a probationary officer is $49,578. This salary does not include holiday pay, educational  incentive, donning doffing pay, and if you choose, a generous insurance buyback option. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 at time of appointment. 
• Candidates must have a High School degree or G.E.D., but a bachelor’s degree from an accredited  college or university is preferred. 
• Must pass the Written Exam administered by Police Exam Solutions. 
• Must pass the Physical Fitness Testing. 
• Must pass the Oral Board (If selected to participate in the oral board process, you will be notified of your  scheduled time after the PT Test). 
• Participate in and pass a Background Investigation. 
• Pass a Medical Examination. Also, successful candidates will be required to pass the medical  examination once every three years for the duration of their career in New Hampshire law  enforcement. 
• Candidates must pass a Psychological Exam. 
• Pass the Polygraph Exam (Questions will be based on your application, resume, responses to the completed  Background Investigation, as well as medical and physical considerations), and 
• Must pass the Chief’s Interview. 

TESTING REQUIREMENTS: 

Must pass the Police Exam Solutions written entry exam with a passing score of 70% and above. 

HIRING PROCESS: 

If you are not selected for a position with the Durham Police Department during the selection process,  you are invited to reapply for any future vacancies. The Durham Police Department is an Equal  Opportunity Employer. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must enroll, and pass, the Police Exam Solutions written entry exam for law enforcement.  

Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

The Durham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to info@policeexamsolutions.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.