Laconia - Entry Level Police Officer/Certified Police Officer - Laconia Police Department

LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Now Accepting Application's for

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS-ENTRY LEVEL AND CERTIFIED

$2500.00 SIGN ON BONUS

EOE / AA

The City of Laconia Police Department is currently seeking entry –level police officers and certified police officers.

Certified Candidate: Certified police officers do not have to take a written exam, however will be required to successfully  participate in a PT test Oral Board, and Chief's Interview before being considered for a conditional offer of employment. Please contact Captain Finogle at mfinogle@laconiapd.org regarding questions about the process.  

Non-Certified Candidate: Candidates who are not certified police officers will be required to take the Great Bay Community College Police Alliance Test. An overall score of 70% or above must be achieved to advance in the process. Candidates who have participated in the Great Bay Police Alliance Test within the previous 12 months of the application date and scored an overall score of 70% or above will be eligible to advance in the process.

LPD also has a written exam, candidates who miss the window of opportunity for the Great Bay Police exam, may apply and schedule a written exam. You may contact Lindsey Batstone at lbatstone@laconiapd.org to schedule a written test and PT test. 

Great Bay Police Alliance Test: The GBPAT typically hosts test at least three times per year, please follow the link below if you wish to explore the Great Bay Police Alliance Testing process.

Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth Campus
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801

For more information on this process please go to the Great Bay Community College Police Testing Alliance web site by following the link: https://www.greatbay.edu/business-community/business-training-center/police-testing-alliance/

PT Test - TBD upon application. 

Special Attention:

Candidates cannot have tattoos on their face, head, neck, or hands. Tattoos on the legs and/or arms that would ordinarily be exposed in a uniform will require a compression sleeve that will cover the tattoo's while on duty.

Drug Policy:  We will not accept candidates who have used Marijuana within 12 months prior to the application date. All other illicit drugs require 36 months between the time of use and the time of application. 

All Candidates must pass a physical agility test, oral board, psychological exam, polygraph exam and medical physical, as well as an extensive background investigation.

GENERAL DUTIES

The duties of a police officer, also known as a law enforcement officer, focus on protecting people and property. They patrol the areas they are assigned, which sometimes include entire jurisdictions, respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Military experience and/or post-secondary education is strongly recommended
• A valid drivers license

HIRING PROCESS

Written Exam: Great Bay Police Test or LPD Written Test

PT Test: https://www.pstc.nh.gov/faq/index.htm#fitnesstest

Police Oral Board

Chief’s Interview

• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological Examination
• Employment Contract – 48 month obligation to the agency
• Successful completion of a one year probation period

SALARY

• Pay range: Patrolman - $53,164.80 - 79,019.20
• Pay commensurate with experience (Certified Police Officer )

ABOUT LACONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT (and/or) THE CITY OF LACONIA

Population: 17,000 Full time residents (Substantial influx of visitors during all four seasons.)
Vacancies: multiple Full Time Positions
Call Volume: Approximately 23, 000 calls for service per year

The City of Laconia is a major tourist destination for Boaters, Hikers, Hunters, Snowmobilers, Skiers, Motorcycle enthusiasts, Fisherman, and NASCAR Fans. Every year the City of Laconia hosts the oldest and one of the largest Motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands of Motorcycle enthusiasts to the famed Weirs Beach district, for 9 days in the month of June.

Laconia is known as the “City on the Lakes” The city has direct access to Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state of NH, boasting over 250 islands. The lake covers 69 square miles and is a popular destination for boaters, kayakers, and fisherman. Every year the lake hosts an annual ice fishing derby. The city also contains Paugus Bay, Lake Opechee, and borders Lake Winnisquam.

The Gunstock Ski area, located in the neighboring town of Gilford is a major tourist destination. Gunstock provides year round attractions including hiking, fishing, skiing, and biking.

In the nearby town of Loudon NH, the NH Motor Speedway hosts a NASCAR race every year, as well as
numerous other events throughout the year.

The Laconia Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer