Weare - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

Position Described

The Weare, New Hampshire Police Department, a CALEA Nationally Accredited police department, is seeking passionate community oriented applicants for the position of FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER.  The applicant selected to serve as Full-Time Police Officer will provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this geographically significant rural residential community of 9,000 year 'round and 14,000 summer residents.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen;
• Applicants must be 21 years old by the anticipated date of appointment;
• Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED;
• Physical Fitness Testing minimums will be re-tested once every three years. Go to https://www.pstc.nh.gov/faqs.htm for medical and physical fitness requirements.

Selection Process 

• Written Test
• Physical Fitness Test
• Interview Panel
• Background Investigation
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Polygraph Examination
• Chief's Interview
• Interview with Town Board of Selectman

*Ongoing every three years

Compensation and Benefits

• Lakes, rivers, and State Parks in town;
• Pats Peak Ski Area six miles away;
• Boston, Hampton Beach, Lakes Region, and White Mountains all nearby;
• Police Officers are represented by the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA);
• Police Officers work a four days-on, three days-off schedule;
• Police Officer starting wages are based on a ten-step scale between $40,747-$55,000 (DOQ);
• Police Officers accrue 100 hours of annual leave and 120 of sick leave in their first year;
• Police Officers participate in the New Hampshire Retirement System Group II defined retirement program;
• Medical and life insurance;
• Eleven (11) paid holidays;
• Full uniform and equipment issue and annual replacement allowance; and, 
• Education incentive up to $1500 annually.

APPLY NOW!

Send a letter of interest, professional resume, and Town of Weare Employment Application (download above) to Lt. Frank Hebert by email to frank.hebert@wearepolice.com, by fax to 603-529-0606 or by USPS to Weare Police Department, 144 North Stark Highway, Weare, New Hampshire 03281. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

THE WEARE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

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.