Salary : $61,672.00 - $94,619.20 Annually
Location : Concord, NH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-61
Department: Police
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Description
DEPARTMENT: Concord Police Department
TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Variable schedule. 4 on, 2 off.
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY:
Academy-Non-Certified Officers - $61,672 Annually, ($29.65/hr)
Lateral-Certified Officers* - $64,771.20 - $72,779.20 Annually, ($31.14 to $34.99/hr)
Maximum Annual Salary - Currently $94,619.20* This annual rate reflects longevity, special services and obtaining Master Police Officer status.
SPECIAL DUTY: assignments are available to non-probationary employees with the exception of one or two specialties.
Academy or N-C Officers will be subject to MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS as stated below.
Lateral or Certified Officers* must have completed two years of certified police experience at the time of hiring. The written examination portion of the process is waived for certified officers.
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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Annual and Sick
• 13 Paid Holidays, as well as a Floating Holiday on election years
• NHRS Pension Plan
• 457 Investment Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
• Approved for GI Bill under apprenticeship and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Wellness Program: Wellness program with incentives for participation, reimbursement program for fitness related activities and classes.

We are proud to be a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Continuous review and selection process.
TESTING:
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.
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. Please contact Lieutenant Matthew Casey with any questions at (603) 230-3736 or by email at mcasey@concordpolice.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - WITHOUT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
A high school diploma plus one or more of the following:

1. Knowledge acquired through a minimum of 60 credit hours in an associate or baccalaureate educational program.
2. Two years of full time experience as a certified police officer at the time of appointment.
3. Four years of active full time military service with an honorable discharge. National Guard service is not considered full time military service.

A Bachelor's degree is desirable
ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION WILL BE SELECTED FOR TESTING AND INTERVIEW.
Job Summary:

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."
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Supplemental Information
City of Concord
Human Resources Department
Benefits Summary
BENEFLEX PROGRAM SUMMARY (Effective July 1, 2023)
Employee compensation consists of two parts - direct wages and benefits. The City of Concord provides a "flexible benefit plan" or "cafeteria benefit plan" known as "BENEFLEX". This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of: Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident/Sickness (Disability) Plans.
The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines. The exception to the Federal eligibility guideline falls under Healthcare Reform's Affordable Care Act with regard to adult dependent children between the ages of 19-26. The Affordable Care Act requires employers offering dependent coverage to cover adult children between the ages of 19-26, regardless of student status. Selection of additional benefits, such as a medical plan with a more expensive premium, flexible spending accounts or increased life insurance, may be paid for through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. If there is money left over from an employee's benefit dollars after benefit selection, it is treated as taxable income. Benefits take effect on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. An orientation/enrollment session with a full explanation of the Beneflex plan and its options is held once each month for new employees.
Because of the tax implications, this type of a benefit program is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Beneflex "Plan Year" is July 1 through June 30. After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee's spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Wellness Program
The City of Concord continuously strives to offer comprehensive, responsive, and flexible health benefit plans and programs. All full-time employees and City-insured spouses are eligible to participate in the City's Wellness Program.
In partnership with its insurers, the City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle. The City provides dollars ("wellpoints"), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums. Wellpoints are earned for your participation in:

• Beneflex education sessions
• Health Questionnaires (every other year)
• Healthcare Consumerism workshops or Wellfit Challenges (every other year)
• Your choice of health education programs
• Your choice of physical exercise activities
• On-site health screenings

Wellpoints earned the previous Wellness year (May through April) will be awarded during the City's open enrollment period, typically held during the month of May. If an employee does not need the additional wellpoints to purchase medical insurance, they may be used for other aspects of the Beneflex program.
Research has clearly shown that promoting health and fitness at the workplace and at home helps employees reduce the rate of premium increases and related health insurance costs, improve overall participant health, reduce stress levels, and become wiser health care consumers. The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment. It is a win-win situation for everyone and it is fun!
Current Options Available Under Beneflex Program Include :
Health Care Plans
Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim:

• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO 500 ($25 copay)
• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay/T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)
• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000/$4000 Deductible)

Dental Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Dental:
Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services. $1500 benefit maximum per year.
Vision Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Vision:
Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.
Life Insurance Plans
Core coverage with a benefit equal to one year's base salary (up to a $150,000 max) is funded by the City. Employees may upgrade to two or three times their salary by funding the premium difference themselves. Employees may elect coverage up to $10,000 for spouse and dependent children.
Income Protection Plans
The Income Protection Plan is provided at no cost and includes a sick leave program, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
A FSA can be set up for Health or Dental Care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.
*cannot be used if enrolled with the Harvard Pilgrim HMO High-Deductible HSA. Must be enrolled in one of the other available options through the city.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
A Dependent Care Reimbursement account can be set up for dependent care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.
Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)
A limited purpose FSA can be set up for Dental and Vision Care expenses only, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. This is only available to those employees enrolled in a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA)**
A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses. An employer may also contribute to this account.
**must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan through the city.
OTHER BENEFITS
Annual (Vacation) Leave
Generally speaking, most employees accrue annual leave at the rate of approximately eight to sixteen hours per month during their first 5 years of employment, with accruals increasing at certain anniversary dates thereafter. Leave cannot be used during an employee's first six months of employment. The Personnel Rules & Regulations, departmental approval procedures, and/or any applicable collective bargaining agreement should be referred to for details.
NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)
Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as:

• An employee's own serious health condition when disability coverage does not apply
• An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering
• An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition
• Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty
• An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member's spouse, child, parent or next of kin

NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs. If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event. If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent. This leave can be used intermittently.
Paid Holidays
Subject to the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees generally observe 12.5 paid holidays each year.
Retirement - Pension System (mandatory participation)
Upon employment, all full-time employees (35 hours or more) are enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System with a mandatory pre-tax payroll deduction each week of 7% of their gross income (11.55% for Group II Police employees and 11.8% for Group II Fire employees). The City also makes contributions to the New Hampshire Retirement System on behalf of full-time employees. The rate of contribution varies by Group I and II membership, as follows:
Group Rate as of 7/1/23
Employees (Group I)13.53%
Police Officers (Group II)31.28%
Firefighters (Group II)30.35%
Retirement - Investment Opportunities (voluntary participation)
Three additional options for retirement savings are 457 deferred compensation plans managed by MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC - International City Management Association Retirement Corporation), PFPOPE and Empower are also available through payroll deduction. A Roth IRA managed by the MissionSquare or a Roth 457 managed by Empower and PFPope are also available through payroll deduction.
Accident/Critical Illness Plans
Two plans are available through Allstate offering cash benefits payable upon the event of an accident or diagnosis of a critical illness or condition. This benefit is voluntary and available through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Legal and ID Theft Plan
Two plans are available through Legalshield providing the option of either Legal services or ID Theft Protection plans. This benefit is voluntary and is available as a post-tax payroll deduction.
Merit Pay Plan
Employees are eligible for a merit pay increase, typically one step on the applicable wage schedule, upon satisfactory completion of their probationary period and annually thereafter (again subject to satisfactory performance).
This document is a summary, only for purposes of providing general information to job applicants, and is subject to periodic revision by the Human Resources Department. It does not constitute any sort of guarantee, commitment or contract for any aspect of the Beneflex Program or the Personnel Rules & Regulations, which are also subject to change. The Beneflex Program is administered by the City of Concord at its sole discretion, subject to annual City Council appropriation and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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01

EDUCATION: Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

EDUCATION: Do you have one of the following?

• 60 or more College Credits
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• No Degree
• Masters Degree

03

What field of study is your degree or credits in? Please explain.
04

Did you serve in the military actively for a minimum of four (4) years?

• Yes
• No

05

What branch of the military did you serve in?
06

If currently a Certified Officer that is interested in a Lateral Transfer, please indicate below which State you are Certified in.
Required Question