What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Town of Campton?
The Campton Police Department is looking for a police officer to join our experienced team. We offer;
Assigned take-home cruisers
12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
Annual step increases and cost-of-living adjustments
Modern facility and equipment with an outdoor firing range on site
Scenic rural patrol along Interstate 93
Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.
The current certified patrol officer salary range is $57,094.96 to $72,414.16 ($27.45/hr—$34.81/hr), and the current detail rate is $65/hr. For uncertified applicants, pay starts at $26.78/hr during field training and while attending the NH Police Academy.
The Police Department is composed of 7 full-time officers, a full-time prosecuting attorney, and administrative staff.
Specialized assignments include opportunities with a regional SWAT team, drug task force, Internet Crimes Against Children task force, and Comfort K9. The average officer in our department has over ten years of experience, with members having worked previously for local, county, and State agencies.
The community is 52 square miles of scenic rural patrol and is located along Interstate 93 at the foothills of the White Mountains. Our officers work to provide 24-hour coverage to approximately 3,400 full-time residents, with an increase in population during tourist seasons.
The Owl's Nest Resort and Golf Course is located in Campton and neighboring Thornton. We are within a 30-minute drive of three major New Hampshire ski resorts (Waterville Valley Resort, Loon Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain) and New Hampshire's two largest lakes (Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake).
The Police Department is proud to have a contemporary grooming and tattoo policy, allowing visible tattoos above the wrist and below the neck and beards to be worn year-round. Officer health is paramount, and officers are equipped to patrol with load-bearing external vests. All equipment is provided, including individually assigned patrol rifles and assigned take-home cruisers within a 20-mile radius of the Town.
Employees receive a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation leave, accrued sick leave, personal leave, and wellness leave. The Town offers Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance, and employees are offered a choice of health insurance plans with a percentage of the monthly premium covered by the Town. Employees covered by another health insurance plan receive an additional $5,300 annually. The hiring process will consist of:
Physical Agility Evaluation
Oral Board Interview
Background Investigation
Conditional Offer
Medical Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Interested candidates are to submit an employment application and resume to Chief Kevin Foss via email at k.foss@camptonnh.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,094.96 - $72,414.16 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Campton, NH 03223 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Campton, NH 03223: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,095 - $72,414