Police Officer-Entry Level & Certified: Hanover, NH

VetJobs•Hanover, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hanover Police Department is hiring both entry-level (non-certified) Police Officers and full-time certified Police Officers to serve Hanover, New Hampshire, a college-town community. Officers are supported by a department focused on accountability, inclusion, professionalism, and community-oriented policing. Certified officers receive a $30,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility requirements for out-of-state officers, and a starting salary within the listed range based on qualifications and experience. Entry-level officers receive a $5,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of the New Hampshire Police Academy. Salary increases are available after academy completion and six months of successful employment, with annual increases thereafter. Education and fitness incentives may also be added to base salary. The Town of Hanover offers three health insurance plan choices, paid vacation and sick leave, town-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, town-paid life insurance, New Hampshire Retirement System participation, a dental plan, and supplemental insurance and retirement savings options. The department offers opportunities for advancement, training, and professional growth. Hanover is a historic small college community in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley, with access to outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and community activities. The selection process for entry-level candidates includes a written examination, physical fitness test, oral board interview, polygraph examination, medical and psychological evaluations, and a comprehensive background investigation. Certified candidates complete a physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph examination, medical and psychological evaluations, and a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Certified applicants must be full-time certified police officers at the time of application.
Entry-level candidates must complete the written examination, physical fitness test, oral board interview, polygraph examination, medical and psychological evaluations, and comprehensive background investigation.
Certified candidates must complete the physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph examination, medical and psychological evaluations, and comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

The department encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans, to apply.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to review physical fitness standards before testing.