The Canterbury Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates to fill a current vacancy. The Canterbury Police Department is a community oriented and highly professional law enforcement agency dedicated to serving a community with a population in excess of 2,500 residents.
Officers patrol the Town of Canterbury for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement. Duties include, but are not limited to: calls for service, investigation of crimes, identification and apprehension of offenders, and prevention of crime. Applicants must have the ability to exercise good common sense, discretion, objectivity, be able to make good decisions under pressure, and perform all the essential job functions of a police officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $26.50 but past experience will determine starting pay
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- A United States Citizen
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- College Education or military experience desirable
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis. Each applicant must successfully complete each element of the hiring process:
- Physical fitness examination
- Oral Board
- Background examination
- Medical examination
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological examination
A cover letter and resume should be submitted to:
Canterbury Police Department
Attn: Deanna Sepessy
26 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224