POLICE OFFICER - Full Time

Looking for a career that is purpose driven and positively impacts society and your community? Consider joining the Police Department in the Capital City of Concord, New Hampshire (Pop: 44,000), a classic New England city and one of the finest communities in the country. The city has been recognized nationally for its vitality and economic strength and offers an exceptional quality of life. This year it earned 6th place in ‘State Capitals to Live In’ by SmartAsset (#4 in 2021 and #4 in 2020). It has also been recognized by Money Magazine as a best place to retire. Located in the heart of the Merrimack River Valley with four rivers running through, Concord is full of beautiful scenery and is the fastest growing city in the state. It enjoys close proximity to Boston, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean – all within an hour’s drive. Recreational opportunities can be found in its vast swaths of public conservation lands or at its 27 neighborhood parks, ice arena and two golf courses (one public and one private). The downtown is revitalized and vibrant and the city boasts a wide variety of cultural facilities including live performance theaters, museums, and art galleries. The City has the lowest violent crime rate among the 50 state capitals, and was recently acknowledged as having the best drinking water in the state. All of the preceding, recognize Concord’s uniqueness, yet are only a sampling of why it is one of the most livable small cities and best loved areas in the nation! The city has been consistently ranked among the nation’s top micropolitan economies, and is home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston.
 
The City of Concord is currently seeking motivated, civic minded individuals who can work in a team environment to support and provide a safe community to the residents and visitors of the City.  Come and join our team of 90 sworn officers handling approximately 60,000 calls for service annually.  You will enjoy opportunity for career advancement and specialty assignments complimented by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits!; all packaged in a great location!  You and your family would have the benefit of:

All applications will be reviewed by the Concord Police Department.  After review of completed applications the department will reach out to selected candidates who have met the minimum qualifications to set up a time to participate in a written exam, oral board and physical test.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - WITHOUT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Employees in this position are assigned to a variety of duties in the City Police Department. Each duty is related to protecting life and property and securing the well-being of the citizens of the City of Concord. The position is responsible for the enforcement of ordinances, state and federal statutes, and other regulations for which the Police Department is responsible. Police Officers are routinely assigned to perform duties in patrol, investigations, drug enforcement, or youth services. The department practices a community-based policing operation. All officers are expected to be able to perform a wide range of duties.  An incumbent in this position may be designated "Master Police Officer."