Peterborough - Police Officer
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Peterborough Police Department
NOW HIRING
Police Officers
$51,000-$72,000
Certified Officers & Entry Level encouraged to apply!
The Peterborough Police Department strives to serve its community by instituting the core values of Professionalism, Expertise and Dedication. PPD is comprised a Patrol Division, Detective Division and includes both a K9 Officer and School Recourse Officer. PPD is also an integral part of the Monadnock Regional Special Response Team.
The mission of the Peterborough Police Department is to serve the community, to fairly and impartially enforce the law, to protect life, and to safeguard property.
Benefits & Incentives
Annual merit and COLA raises, and other fiscal incentives, health, dental and life insurances, short and long-term disability, yearly vacation time, sick leave and twelve paid holidays. The annual salary range for this position is $51,000 to $72,000. Starting pay is negotiable based on Law Enforcement experience, prior experience or relevant training and certifications, to include a 5% Raise upon Completion of the NH Police Academy (if necessary) and a 5% Raise upon Completion of PPD Field Training Program
General Information
Peterborough Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. PPD complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations preventing discrimination against job applicants based on: race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other relevant factor. Candidates will be required to pass a physical fitness exam, a written competency test and background investigation.
Community
The Peterborough Police Department proudly serves the town and people of Peterborough and Sharon NH. The population of Peterborough is 6,418 (according to the 2020 census. It is located along the Contoocook River at the junction of NH Rt 101 and 202. Peterborough is home to the first tax-supported free public Library. Peterborough is also home to NH’s first state park, Miller State Park and the Moses Cheney house in town served as a stop on the Underground Railroad in the mid -19th century. Peterborough is home to SAU1 which includes Contoocook Valley Regional High School serving approximately 700 students from Peterborough and surrounding towns.
Please direct questions regarding this position to CMartin@peterboroughnh.gov
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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