Laconia - Certified Police Officer

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Department Laconia Police Department
TypeCertified
Job TitleCertified Police Officer
Registration Fee$35.00
ContactMFinogle@laconiapd.org
Location Laconia, NH

Job Announcement

Laconia Police Department, NH Police JobsLACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Now Accepting Application for

CERTIFIED FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

The Laconia Police Department accepts resumes and employment applications from full-time certified police officers.All Candidates must pass a physical agility test, oral board, psychological exam, polygraph exam and medical physical, as well as an extensive background investigation.

Physical Agility Test: TBD

 

GENERAL DUTIES

The duties of a police officer, also known as a law enforcement officer, focus on protecting people and property. They patrol the areas they are assigned, which sometimes include entire jurisdictions, respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a CERTIFIED police officer
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be 21 yeas of age
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Military experience and/or post-secondary education is strongly recommended
  • A valid drivers license
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HIRING PROCESS

  • Physical Fitness Examination
  • Police Oral Board, Chief’s Interview 
  • Chief's Interview
  • Background investigation
  •  Polygraph
  •  Psychological Examination
  •  Employment Contract – 36 month obligation to the agency upon completion of the NH Police Academy
  •  Academy training
  • Successful completion of a one year probation period
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SALARY

  • The salary range is $47,985.80 - 69,867.20 with an extensive benefits package.
  • Pay commensurate with experience (Certified Police Officer )
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ABOUT LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT (and/or) LACONIA

Population: 17,000 Full time residents (Substantial influx of visitors during all four seasons.)
Vacancies: 1 Full Time Position
Call Volume: Approximately 23, 000 calls for service per year

The City of Laconia is a major tourist destination for Boaters, Hikers, Hunters, Snowmobilers, Skiers, Motorcycle enthusiasts, Fisherman, and NASCAR Fans. Every year the City of Laconia hosts the oldest and one of the largest Motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of Motorcycle enthusiasts to the famed Weirs Beach district, for 9 days in the month of June.

Laconia is known as the “City on the Lakes” The city has direct access to Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state of NH, boasting over 250 islands. The lake covers 69 square miles and is a popular destination for boaters, kayakers, and fisherman. Every year the lake hosts an annual ice fishing derby. The city also contains Paugus Bay, Lake Opechee, and borders Lake Winnisquam.

The Gunstock Ski area, located in the neighboring town of Gilford is a major tourist destination. Gunstock provides year round attractions including hiking, fishing, skiing, and biking.

In the nearby town of Loudon NH, the NH Motor Speedway hosts a NASCAR race every year, as well as
numerous other events throughout the year.

                                               The Laconia Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to MFinogle@laconiapd.org


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