Full-time Police Officer

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a tight-knit, community-oriented department that handles a busy call volume.
  • Work in a growing town with abundant new housing and a small-town feel.
  • Serve a community that values its police force and invests in its growth.

What We Offer

  • Sign-On Bonus:
    • $10,000 for uncertified officers or certified officers relocating from out of state
    • $15,000 for already certified officers
  • Relocation Assistance: $2,000 if your commute is more than 25 minutes
  • Pay: Starting at $30/hour for uncertified officers
  • Pay Frequency: Weekly paychecks
  • Work Schedule: Four shifts on, three shifts off — great work/life balance
  • Retention & Education Incentives: Opportunities to grow and be rewarded for continued service and learning

Your Role & Responsibilities

  • Patrol the Swanzey community, ensuring public safety, enforcing laws, and responding to calls
  • Engage with residents to build trust and foster positive community relationships
  • Conduct investigations, traffic control, and other law-enforcement duties

Ideal Candidate

  • Committed to serving a diverse and growing community
  • Ready to take on a challenging, active role in public safety
  • Team-oriented but capable of independent decision-making
  • Holds high ethical standards and strong interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. A current resume
  2. A cover letter detailing why you want to serve in Swanzey
  3. Completed application (contact Swanzey PD or the Town HR department for application materials)
  4. Please submit your information to Chief Gonsalves via email at jgonsalves@swanzeypd.com

Join Swanzey PD and make a meaningful impact where it really matters — in a community that’s growing, changing, and counting on you.

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