Derry – Entry Level Police Officer

The Derry Police Department is now accepting applications for New Police Officers. Our hiring process begins with an open testing opportunity consisting of a physical agility test and a written examination. Testing is conducted on an on-going basis. Dates, times, and locations of testing will be determined by when applications are received.

TESTING PROCESS:
The complete testing process consists of a physical agility test, written examination, oral board interview, one-on-one background interview, polygraph examination, background investigation, psychological examination, medical examination with drug test, and an interview with the Chief of Police.

SCORING:
A candidate must successfully pass all phases of testing to receive appointment consideration. All phases will be on a PASS/FAIL basis; the minimum passing score for the written exam is 70%.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT:

• Minimum age: 20 years of age at time of hire.
• Education: High school graduate or New Hampshire approved high school equivalent certificate.
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Binocular vision and near vision of not worse than 20/40 corrected binocular. Corrected distance vision shall be at least 20/30 in the weaker eye and shall be for both eyes together.
• Unaided hearing in both ears sufficient to perform essential tasks without posing a direct threat to themselves or others.
• No person shall be hired who has any prohibited tattoo(s). A prohibited tattoo is any tattoo above the collarbone, on the face, or on the hand(s). (Exceptions: wedding band tattoos may be permitted and tattoos above the collarbone that can be covered with a uniform shirt may be permitted).

SALARY:
$64,313 – $88,795 (based on 40-hour work week)

EXPERIENCE:
No experience is required, and you’ll receive full pay while you participate in our extensive training program.

SCHEDULE:
Shift work, 4 days on / 2 days off

BENEFITS:

• Annual accrual of 5 weeks paid vacation/sick time IN YOUR FIRST YEAR!
• 10 paid Holidays (additional $2,500 annually!)
• Low-Cost Anthem Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance. If you already have qualifying insurance, WE WILL PAY YOU $2,500.00 ANNUALLY to waive coverage!
• NO COST Disability Insurance provides coverage for up to 26 weeks per incident
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through NH Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift Differential
• Longevity Pay
• and more!

SPECIALTY UNITS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDE:

• Accident Reconstruction Team
• Bike Patrol (Mountain and Electric)
• Community Relations
• Criminal/Juvenile/Narcotics Detective Team
• K9 Unit
• School Resource Officers
• Southern NH Special Operations Unit (Regional SWAT Team)
• and more!

PROCEDURES:
Complete the Derry Police Department Application for Employment on-line through PoliceApp.com and upload copy of the Derry Police Department Waiver of Liability.

CONTACT:
Inquiries about the hiring process should be directed to Lieutenant Shawn O’Donaghue at (603) 845-5665 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Derry Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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