The Goffstown, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates interested in a challenging police-oriented career to fill current or anticipated vacancies. The Goffstown Police Department is a community oriented, progressive, highly professional law enforcement agency serving a population in excess of 17,500 people. The Town of Goffstown is located in southern New Hampshire with easy access to the Boston Metropolitan area, beaches, and the White Mountains.

Officers patrol an assigned area for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement. Duties include, but are not limited to: Calls for Service; investigation of crimes; identification/apprehension of offenders; prevention of crime. Applicants must have the ability to exercise good common sense; discretion; be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively; make decisions under pressure; and perform ALL of the essential job functions of an inexperienced police officer.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis. Each applicant must successfully complete each element of the following:

BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE

$39,208 - $53,664