Durham Police Department - Full Time Police Officers

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Durham Police Department

Full Time Police Officers

The Durham, New Hampshire Police Department is seeking one Police Officer candidate. The applicant selected will provide law enforcement and community-oriented services to this diverse Seacoast/University community. The Durham Police Department is a Meritorious CALEA Accredited agency.

Patrol Officers work a 4 day on 3 day off schedule. 

Special assignments include:

  • Problem Oriented Police (POP)
  • Detective Division 
  • Special Response Team (SRT)
  • Evidence Collection Team
  • Mountain Bike Patrol
  • School Resource Officer (SRO)
  • Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (TAR)

Starting salary is between $59,441.11 and $75,510.34, depending on experience. This salary does not include holiday pay, educational incentive pay, donning doffing pay, and if you choose, a generous insurance buyback option. Our 2023 community survey rated the Durham Police with a 96% approval rating, which is way above the national average.

Applicants must be 21 years old by the anticipated date of appointment and must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. A police exam is not a prerequisite to apply.

Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Durham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our job posting will remain open until the position is filled. 

Please send your cover letter and resume to Captain Jack Dalton at: jdalton@ci.durham.nh.us