We’re Hiring!
Why New Boston?
The Town of New Boston is a great place to work. It is a small and growing community located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire about 15 miles west of Manchester. New Boston is a rural town of approximately 6,500 residents with a rich history, gorgeous landscapes and an amazing sense of community, not to mention one of the most well-known Fourth of July celebrations in the state. The Piscataquog River winds through New Boston and provides scenic views and plenty of access to nature through locally conserved lands with hiking trails, rail trails, fishing, and more. New Boston has great local resources, such as one of the highest rated school districts in the state, weekly farmer’s markets, access to an array of recreation and cultural activities and more.
POLICE OFFICER and POLICE DETECTIVE-
The New Boston Police Department is seeking applicants to fill vacant Full-Time Police Officer positions.
Applicants will be required to complete the initial testing battery consisting of a written exam, physical agility test, and a panel interview. Following the initial testing, the candidate selected will be extended a conditional offer of employment. This offer being conditioned upon the successful completion of a thorough background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination.
A training agreement is required for non-certified candidates only.
The starting annual salary for a Non-Certified Officer is $52,790 and increases to $71,136 after 42 months. The annual base salary does not include overtime or private duty details. Private duty details are paid at 2.25 times the Officer normal hourly rate of pay. The Town of New Boston also offers competitive starting pay up to $71,136 for Certified Officers. Certified Officers are placed within the approved pay scale based on the Officer’s prior training, qualifications, and experience. The Town of New Boston offers a competitive benefits package to include vacation, sick and personal time off, medical & dental insurance, short & long-term disability, life insurance, state retirement, earned time buy-backs, 457 Supplemental Retirement, 12 paid holidays, and a 4-on 3-off work schedule.
The Town of New Boston also offers career opportunities to its staff which include:\ o Tactical Instructor (Defensive Tactics, Baton, OC, Taser)\ o Advanced Accident Investigation\ o Mountain Bike Patrol\ o Evidence Technician\ o Firearms Instructor\ o Drone Operator\ o Detective\ o K9
Upon closing of the application period, it is the intention of the Department to move rapidly through the hiring process as outlined below:
Written and Physical Agility Testing\ Panel Interviews /Conditional Offers\ Background, Polygraph, Psychological, Medical\ Select Board Appointment
Interested parties should submit a resume and letter of interest to:
Chief James R. Brace, New Boston Police Department, PO Box 338, New Boston NH 03070 or by email to: j.brace@newbostonnh.org
Upon receipt of a letter of interest, the town application and minimum job requirements will be sent via email to each interested party. Detailed benefits are available upon request.
The Town of New Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.