City of Somersworth
Police Officer
Overview
Somersworth Police Department is a forward-thinking, community-minded agency with room for advancement and growth. Somersworth Police serve approximately 12,000 residents within our 10 square mile city limits. The City of Somersworth is a modern, growing city with a strong sense of unity, pride, and community spirit, located in Strafford County north of the seacoast area. The department employs a team approach to our work environment which allows for officers, investigators, support staff and command supervisors to work together daily.
Responsibilities
The Somersworth Police Department is a professional law enforcement organization seeking to hire qualified candidates for the position of police officer. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas to deter criminal activity, responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations and collecting evidence, enforcing New Hampshire traffic laws, and engaging with the community to foster positive relationships with the public.
Specialty Units
- Crime Scene Investigator
- SWAT Team
- K9 Unit
- Drug Task Force Officer
- Field Training Unit
- Crisis Negotiator
- School Resource Officer
- Mountain Bike Unit
- Accident Reconstruction Team
- Peer Support & Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team (CISM)
- Criminal Investigation Unit (CID)
Benefits
- Educational incentive
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Paid training opportunities
- Instructor and FTO pay
- NEPBA Union membership
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- NH Retirement System
- 13 Paid Holidays a Year (may be used as time off or paid out)
- 40 hours of vacation at 6 months, 80 hours of vacations at 1 year
- Longevity bonuses annually after 3 consecutive years
- $5000 yearly payment for opting out of medical insurance
- Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance (100% paid by the city)
Requirements
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age, have 20/20 corrected eyesight, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a physical fitness test. The requirements that you need to meet for the fitness test are posted online at the NH Police Standards & Training Council website at www.pstc.nh.gov. Preference given to certified Police Officers.
For more information, contact Sergeant Erich Lutz at SPDRecruitment@somersworthnh.gov or Elutz@somersworthnh.gov or by phone at (603) 692-3131.
Compensation
Pay: $28.52 - $39.02 hourly ($59,321.60 - $81,161.60 Annually)