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

EOE

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