WANTED - Full Time Police Officer, Durham Police Department

The Durham, New Hampshire Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to establish a list for the position of Full Time Police Officer.  The applicant selected to serve as Police Officer will provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this diverse Seacoast/University community. 

Officers patrol an assigned area for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement.  Duties include but are not limited to the investigation of crimes; identification/apprehension of offenders; traffic enforcement and the provision of emergency services.  Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgment/common sense/discretion, and be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively.  Applicants must be able to make decisions under pressure.

Applicants must be 21 years old by the anticipated date of appointment.  Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED; Bachelor Degrees from an accredited college or university are preferred.  Applicants must have completed the Great Bay Police Testing Alliance written test list OR be a certified police officer in this or any other state accepted by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. Great Bay test participants may participate as long as they provide proof of their test score and the date the test was taken. Visible Tattoos will disqualify a candidate automatically.

Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The anticipated date of appointment for this selection process is

January 1, 2018. This date is subject to change.

Letter of Interest, Professional Resume and

Town of Durham Employment Application must be received 
5:00 PM, Friday, August 25, 2017

Capt. David Holmstock

Durham Police Department

86 Dover Road

Durham, New Hampshire 03824