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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for full-time Police Officers (Entry Level / Non‑Certified and Full‑Time Certified) to serve a college‑town community in Hanover, NH. This role offers competitive pay, robust benefits, hiring bonuses, and opportunities for career growth in a department committed to community‑oriented policing, professionalism, and accountability.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Certified Police Officers
  • $30,000 hiring bonus for full‑time certified officers (updated)
  • Out-of-state certified hires receive the bonus after completing required NH certification steps
  • Starting pay commensurate with experience; regular pay progression opportunities
• Entry Level (Non‑Certified) Police Officers
  • $5,000 hiring bonus (paid upon successful completion of the NH Police Academy)
  • Salary increases after NH Police Academy graduation and again after six months of successful employment
  • Annual pay increases thereafter
• Education & Fitness Incentives (added to base salary)
  • Associate’s Degree: +2%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: +4%
  • Master’s Degree: +6%
  • Physical fitness (Cooper standards) incentives: 2% first year; 1% each subsequent year; up to 8% total

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Benefits

The Confidential Client offers a comprehensive municipal benefits package, which may include:

• Choice of multiple health insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Town‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Town‑paid life insurance
• Membership in the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS)
• Dental plan and supplemental insurance options
• Retirement savings programs and additional benefits

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Key Responsibilities

• Enforce laws, ensure public safety, and protect community members with professionalism and respect
• Patrol assigned areas, respond to calls for service, and investigate incidents
• Build positive relationships with community members, local institutions, and campus populations
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain evidence and records
• Participate in training, community outreach, and department initiatives

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Hiring Process

Entry Level (Non‑Certified) candidates:

• Written exam
• Physical fitness test (same day as written exam)
• Oral board interview (same day for candidates who pass prior steps)
• Polygraph examination
• Medical and psychological evaluations
• Comprehensive background investigation

Certified candidates:

• Physical agility test
• Oral board interview
• Polygraph examination
• Medical and psychological evaluations
• Comprehensive background investigation

Candidates are encouraged to review physical fitness standards before testing.

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Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Minimum age: 21 years
• Certified applicants must be full‑time certified police officers at time of application

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Why Join

• Serve an engaged, supportive community with a high quality of life (college town, outdoor recreation, cultural events)
• Work in a department focused on accountability, inclusion, and professional development
• Competitive salary structure with bonuses and multiple incentive programs
• Stable municipal employment with opportunities for advancement and specialized training

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About Hanover, NH

Hanover is a historic, small college community in the Upper Valley on the Connecticut River and minutes from Vermont. Home to Dartmouth College, Hanover is about 2.5 hours from Boston and offers outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and a strong sense of community.

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Contact & Questions

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online. For questions, contact the Confidential Client’s hiring team.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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