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Police Officer

Amherst Police Department
Amherst, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

The Amherst Police Department, a progressive law enforcement agency, is seeking motivated, hardworking applicants for the position of full-time police officer. Applicants will be required to pass a written test, physical agility test, oral board interviews, polygraph examination, psychological testing, and medical examination with drug testing.

Benefits include a Health Insurance Buyback of up to $10k, shift differential pay and $60 detail rate.

Current base pay, dependent upon experience, is between $68,806 and $77,792 with a topped out patrolman $90,417. Additional information is available on the Amherst Police Department webpage at www.amherstnh.gov. Interested parties can also submit a resume via email to Sgt Justin Gerome at jgerome@amherstnh.gov

or via mail to:

Amherst Police Department
175 Amherst Street
Amherst, NH 03031

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.08 - $37.40 per hour

Benefits:

  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $37

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