LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENTNow Accepting Application's forFULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS-ENTRY LEVEL AND CERTIFIED$2500.00 SIGN ON BONUSEOE / AAThe City of Laconia Police Department is currently seeking entry level police officers and certified police officers.

Certified Candidate : Certified police officers do not have to take a written exam, however will be required to successfully participate in a PT test Oral Board, and Chief's Interview before being considered for a conditional offer of employment.

Please contact Captain Finogle at mfinogle@laconiapd.org regarding questions about the process. Non-Certified Candidate : Candidates who are not certified police officers will be required to take the Great Bay Community College Police Alliance Test.

An overall score of 70% or above must be achieved to advance in the process. Candidates who have participated in the Great Bay Police Alliance Test within the previous 12 months of the application date and scored an overall score of 70% or above will be eligible to advance in the process.

LPD also has a written exam, candidates who miss the window of opportunity for the Great Bay Police exam, may apply and schedule a written exam.

You may contact Lindsey Batstone at lbatstone@laconiapd.org to schedule a written test and PT test. Great Bay Police Alliance Test : The GBPAT typically hosts test at least three times per year, please follow the link below if you wish to explore the Great Bay Police Alliance Testing process.

Great Bay Community CollegePortsmouth Campus320 Corporate DrivePortsmouth, NH 03801For more information on this process please go to the Great Bay Community College Police Testing Alliance web site by following the link : https : / / www.

greatbay.edu / business-community / business-training-center / police-testing-alliance / PT Test - TBD upon application. Special Attention : Candidates cannot have tattoos on their face, head, neck, or hands.

Tattoos on the legs and / or arms that would ordinarily be exposed in a uniform will require a compression sleeve that will cover the tattoo's while on duty.

Drug Policy : We will not accept candidates who have used Marijuana within 12 months prior to the application date. All other illicit drugs require 36 months between the time of use and the time of application.

All Candidates must pass a physical agility test, oral board, psychological exam, polygraph exam and medical physical, as well as an extensive background investigation.

GENERAL DUTIESThe duties of a police officer, also known as a law enforcement officer, focus on protecting people and property.

They patrol the areas they are assigned, which sometimes include entire jurisdictions, respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be a U.S. CitizenMust be 21 years of ageMust have a High School Diploma or GED equivalentMilitary experience and / or post-secondary education is strongly recommendedA valid drivers license HIRING PROCESSWritten Exam : Great Bay Police Test or LPD Written TestPT Test : https : / / www.

pstc.nh.gov / faq / index.htm#fitnesstestPolice Oral BoardChief’s InterviewBackground InvestigationPolygraphPsychological ExaminationEmployment Contract 48 month obligation to the agencySuccessful completion of a one year probation period SALARYPay range : Patrolman - $53,164.

Vacancies : multiple Full Time PositionsCall Volume : Approximately 23, 000 calls for service per yearThe City of Laconia is a major tourist destination for Boaters, Hikers, Hunters, Snowmobilers, Skiers, Motorcycle enthusiasts, Fisherman, and NASCAR Fans.

Every year the City of Laconia hosts the oldest and one of the largest Motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of Motorcycle enthusiasts to the famed Weirs Beach district, for 9 days in the month of June.

Laconia is known as the City on the Lakes The city has direct access to Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state of NH, boasting over 250 islands.

The lake covers 69 square miles and is a popular destination for boaters, kayakers, and fisherman. Every year the lake hosts an annual ice fishing derby.

The city also contains Paugus Bay, Lake Opechee, and borders Lake Winnisquam.The Gunstock Ski area, located in the neighboring town of Gilford is a major tourist destination.

Gunstock provides year round attractions including hiking, fishing, skiing, and biking.In the nearby town of Loudon NH, the NH Motor Speedway hosts a NASCAR race every year, as well asnumerous other events throughout the year.

The Laconia Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-04-27