Police Officer

Durham, NH
Durham Police Department

The Durham, New Hampshire Police Department is seeking one Police Officer candidate. The applicant selected will provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this diverse Seacoast/University community. The Durham Police Department is a Meritorious CALEA Accredited agency.

Patrol Officers work a 4 day on 3 day off schedule.

Special assignments include:

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP)
  • Detective Division
  • Special Response Team (SRT)
  • Evidence Collection Team
  • Mountain Bike Patrol
  • School Resource Officer (SRO)
  • Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (TAR)

Starting salary is between $59,441.11 and $75,510.34, depending on experience. This salary does not include holiday pay, educational incentive pay, donning doffing pay, and if you choose, a generous insurance buyback option. Our 2023 community survey rated the Durham Police with a 96% approval rating, which is way above the national average.

Applicants must be 21 years old by the anticipated date of appointment and must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. A police exam is not a prerequisite to apply.

Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Durham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our job posting will remain open until the position is filled.