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TOWN OF SALEM, NH

ANNOUNCES OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

FOR POLICE OFFICER

The Salem Police Department will be conducting testing to establish an eligibility list for anticipated vacancies. 

At least 21 years old; and

Good physical condition; must pass a thorough medical examination and a job-related strength and agility test; and

High School graduate or GED with preference given to those with an associate degree or higher; criminal justice or related field of study desirable.

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LOCATION:Salem NH Police Department 9 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, Salem, NH 03079

PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID TO BOTH THE PHYSICAL AGILITY AND THE WRITTEN TESTS.

YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM TO PARTICIPATE.

YOU MUST PASS THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WRITTEN TEST.

If you are a full time NH Certified Officer, you are not required to take the written exam or pay the fee but you must pass the physical agility test.

Successful candidates will serve as a Probationary Police Officer for one year. Appropriate consideration will be given to candidates with police experience or certification, foreign language skills, advanced formal education or training, or other applicable skills or abilities.

We will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Police Department of the special needs with reasonable advance notice. 

PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

$51,542.00 - $88,275.00

12 Paid Holidays; 2 Personal Days; 12 Sick Days; minimum 2 weeks’ vacation; health, prescription, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; enrollment in NH Retirement System; uniform allowance; considerable overtime available.

Oral Board Interviews

Interview with Chief of Police

Background Investigation, Psychological Testing, Polygraph, and Medical Exam with Drug Screening

BENEFITS PACKAGE

As a Salem Police Officer, you will receive these great benefits:

PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM - PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS

Applicant must perform at the 35th percentile for their age and sex, according to standards developed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s Aerobics Institute, in the following areas:

• 1.5-mile timed run; timed sit-ups (60 seconds); push-ups

Please direct questions regarding this position to rgenest@salempd.com

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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