ABOUT OUR NASHUA POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Nashua Police Department invites you to investigate a challenging and rewarding career in the law enforcement profession with one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the Country.

The Nashua Police Department has 177 sworn officers within a Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency serving a city of 90,000 residents. Nashua is one of New England’s most progressive, fastest growing cities offering law enforcement career opportunities surpassed by few.

The City of Nashua is New Hampshire’s second largest city. N.P.D. provides a unique law enforcement experience – the excitement and variety of police work characteristic of a moderately sized city, yet also the opportunity to personally interact with the community’s residents. Police Officer duties include general or special duty police work in the maintenance of law and order, in the protection of life and property, and in the prevention and suppression of crime.

Nashua is located in the heart of New England and was selected by MONEY MAGAZINE in 1987 and 1997 as the best place to live in the United States.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CAREER WITH THE NASHUA POLICE DEPARTMENT?
Salary:
1st Year Patrolman: $ 45,338
2nd Year Patrolman: $ 51,287

Already A NH Certified Police Officer? You can apply at any time.
NH Certified 1st Year Patrolman: $ 47,383

Specialty units are an essential part of Nashua’s law enforcement function. Units include:

Accident Reconstruction Team
Bicycle and Motorcycle Patrols
Crime Scene Unit
Crisis Intervention Unit
Dive Team
Domestic Violence Unit
Elderly Services
Hazardous Devices Unit
K-9 Unit
Legal Division
Police Athletic League (P.A.L.)
Problem Oriented Policing (P.O.P.) Unit / Street Crimes
Special Reaction Team

Health Insurance:
Individual and family plans available.

Equipment & Uniforms:
a. Complete Issue upon Employment
b. Annual Clothing Allowance

Training:
a. Mandatory upon Employment - N.P.D & New Hampshire Police Academy
b. Continuous In-Service Training
c. Tuition Reimbursement
d. Educational Incentive - annual bonus for Bachelors and Masters Degrees

Probationary Period: 1 Year

Work schedule: 4 Days On, 2 Days Off

Overtime: Paid at the rate of time and one- half per hour.

Outside Details: Regularly available

Vacation:
10 Days Annually after 1 Year of Service
15 Days Annually after 5 Years of Service
20 Days Annually after 9 Years of Service
25 Days Annually after 16 Years of Service

Holidays:
12 Paid Days per Year

Retirement:
New Hampshire Retirement System - 20 Years Service
Minimum Retirement Age – 45