Date of Notice: January 31, 2017 -Open Until Filled

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PATROL OFFICER

Date of Notice: January 31, 2017 -Open until filled Position: PATROL OFFICER (FULL TIME) Pay Range $22.46 - $30.58 (14 Steps) + excellent benefits

REQUIREMENTS:

 Provides for efficient and effective patrol of community to adequately prevent, investigate and deter criminal activity, traffic violations & to promote the well being and safety of the Town.  Physical ability to carry out essential functions of position; work with limited direction; deal with others in tactful and respectful manner; communicate effectively both in writing & verbally ; establish working knowledge of all applicable state, local and federal procedure s, processes, regulations & statutes.  Exposure to varying weather conditions for extended periods of time; hazardous materials due to incidents in Town; exposure to blood pathogens.  An Associate's degree with one to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must possess a valid driver's license.  Full/part-time Police Officer Certification preferred and must be 21 years of age or older.  Must be in and maintain sound physical conditioning. Subject to an oral interview, psychological exam, polygraph exam, medical physical exam and extensive background investigation. ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT:

Exeter Police Department is a full-time police agency located in the seacoast region of New Hampshire consisting of 24 full-time sworn officers and handling approximately 20,000 calls for service a year.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

The Town of Exeter is made up of a diverse population of about 15,000 people within an area of 21.4 square miles. The town is also home to the private boarding school Phillips Exeter Academy, which has a student population of about 1,850 from all over the world, a large area high school, a regional hospital, and a thriving business and industrial base. We are firm believers in pro- active community policing and in the officer and community working together.

The Town of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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