Litchfield - Police Officer-Full Time

Job Overview

Department	Litchfield Police Department
Type	Entry Level
Job Title	Police Officer-Full Time
Salary	$55,577 to $77,688
Deadline	Dec 31, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	info@policeapp.com
Location	Litchfield, NH

Job Announcement

LITCHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING

POLICE OFFICER -FULL TIME

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000 for Certified Officers*

The Litchfield, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates interested in a challenging police-oriented career to fill current or anticipated vacancies. The Litchfield Police Department is a community oriented, progressive, professional law enforcement agency serving a population in excess of 8,500 people. The Town of Litchfield is located in the southern tier of New Hampshire with easy access to the Boston Metropolitan area, Manchester/Boston Regional Airport, beaches, and the White Mountains.

Officers patrol an assigned area for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement. Duties include, but are not limited to: Calls for Service; investigation of crimes; identification/apprehension of offenders; prevention of crime. Applicants must have the ability to exercise good common sense; discretion; be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively; make decisions under pressure; and perform ALL of the essential job functions of a police officer.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum of 21 years of age
College education or military experience desirable
A United States Citizen
High School Diploma or equivalent
NH PSTC Certification preferred

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis. Components of the selection process include:

Written examination
Comprehensive medical examination
Oral Board
Physical fitness examination
Thorough background examination
Psychological profile

BENEFITS

Uniforms/Equipment provided
Annual uniform allowance after initial issue
Earned time accrual
Nine paid Holidays
25-year State Retirement System
Advanced Training Opportunities
Competitive Benefits Package

The Litchfield Police Department actively encourages all interested persons to apply for this career-oriented position.

THE TOWN OF LITCHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to tscotti@litchfieldpd.com

EOE

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