Stratham Police Department

Full-Time Police Officer

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS!

The Stratham Police Department is looking to fill a Full-Time Police Officer opening within the department. The Stratham Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency that delivers quality community based policing in active partnership with the citizens we serve. We are seeking a career and community oriented individual who desires to be part of a professional and progressive department.

The Stratham Police Department operates 24/7 and serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents within a 16 square mile area. Policing duties include emergency response, traffic enforcement, investigations, community outreach, preventative patrol, report writing and other services as needed. The Department currently has 12 full-time officers, 3 part-time positions and 2 administrative staff.

Minimum qualifications for this position include: United States citizenship, high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred but not required, be in good physical condition, possess a valid driver’s license, must be 21 years of age at time of appointment and possess the ability to work under extremely stressful conditions. Candidates that hold a full-time police officer certificate in the State of New Hampshire or equivalent out-of- state police academy will be given preference; however this is not a requirement.

Applicants may be required to successfully pass a written test (waived for full-time certified candidates), a fitness test, an oral interview, a psychological examination, a polygraph examination, a medical examination including a drug screen. All applicants will be required to pass a thorough background investigation and full or modified field training program based on previous experience. The job description and other relevant information concerning the hiring process can be found on the website under Employment/ Recruitment at https://www.strathamnh.gov/police-department.

The current full-time Police Officer salary range is $56,513 to $73,673 depending on experience, and includes an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to Chief Anthony King, Stratham Police Dept, 76 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885. The Town of Stratham is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,513.00 - $73,673.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed the NH Police Standards & Training Academy or an equivalent academy in another state?

Experience:

• Police: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person