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Police Officer Jobs in Keene, USA at City of Keene, NH
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The Keene Police Department is currently accepting applications from certified police officers looking for a new opportunity as well as aspiring candidates with a strong interest in exploring a career in law enforcement. Here’s what the Keene Police Department offers you:
• An attractive schedule providing 4 days on and 3 days off (4/3)!
• 40 hours of vacation leave and 16 hours of personal leave during the probationary period (after completion of 6 months of employment and a successful interim evaluation).
• Pay for 11 holidays and personal and sick leave!
• Low deductible health insurance options! One option is a no-cost employee premium!
• A SIGN ON BONUS for certified personnel to earn up to $10000!
• Options for plenty of overtime!
• An enjoyable work environment consisting of teamwork and camaraderie in a progressive department!
• Plenty of opportunities for career development and promotion!
• Opportunities for work as a college liaison or on our tactical teams!
• On-site fitness center! IF YOU’RE ALREADY A CERTIFIED OFFICER: with the Keene Police Department’s Hiring Incentive Program you will earn a competitive base salary range of $65187- $82389 annualized depending on experience. If you’re interested in a career in law enforcement but YOU’RE NOT YET CERTIFIED upon hire you will earn a competitive starting base salary of $62982.40 annualized. As members of the Keene Police Department our officers commit to being capable caring people doing important and challenging work for the benefit of all citizens within our community.
Their vision is to continually strive to anticipate the future needs of the community to develop effective and efficient responses to those needs and to continually seek new techniques training and equipment to optimize public safety. More details about the KPD and the City:
The Keene Police Department serves a community of approximately 23100 residents. Keene serves as the regional center for commerce employment entertainment modern healthcare facilities fine dining and historical landmarks. There are excellent educational opportunities from pre-school to grad school here. The community has great public spaces and recreational opportunities as well as a focus on environmental sustainability health wellness and locally sourced food and products.
Located in the Monadnock region you’ll find many events and other elements that contribute to a high quality of life in our area! The qualifications:
All applicants for the Keene Police Department must:
• Be United States citizens
• Be high school graduates or possess a GED certificate
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• College education and/or military experience are highly desirable.
• Additionally you must meet the basic hiring criteria and pass the candidate review process. Submission of a resume is optional. Applicants who successfully satisfy the minimum qualifications will be contacted to start the hiring process! If you have further questions please e-mail: policerecruiting. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Job Description:
Police The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Must successfully complete the New Hampshire Police Academy or otherwise receive New Hampshire full-time police certification.
B. Effects an arrest; forcibly if necessary; using handcuffs or other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers/approved weapons and resorting to the use of hands; feet; and other approved weapons in self-defense.
C. Exercises independent judgment in determining when:
1. there is reasonable suspicion to detain;
2. probable cause exists to search and/or arrest; and
3. force may be used and to what degree.
D. Safely and effectively operates; during the day and night; a law enforcement vehicle through emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; in congested traffic; and on unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog; smoke; rain; ice; and snow.
E. Communicates effectively and coherently by having adequate hearing to understand normal conversations:
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Title: Police Officer
Company: City of Keene, NH
Location: Keene, USA
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