Hanover - Lieutenant

Hanover Police Lieutenant, Certified ApplicantsPlease double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.HANOVER POLICE DEPARTMENTIS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LIEUTENANTThe Town of Hanover is seeking an experienced and qualified law enforcement professional to fill a vacancy in the Police Department's administration as a Lieutenant for the agency. Under the direction of the Captain, the Lieutenant will assist in the day-to-day operations for the Operations Division or Special Services Division, as assigned.GENERAL DUTIESUnder the general direction of the Captain, plans, directs, schedules, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the Operations Division or Special Services Division of the Police Department through subordinate levels of supervision, ensuring the delivery of police services to the public in an effective, efficient, and economic manner.SALARYSalary is negotiated depending on qualifications and experience. The range is $80,469 to $119,895 with additional incentive pay for Education and Physical Fitness testing. Employees receive an additional 2% raise after 6 months of employment.The Hanover Police Department has an incentive program that provides opportunity for additional pay for physical fitness testing as well as education (2% for Associate's Degree; 4% for Bachelor's Degree and 6% for Master's).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful candidates will have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience including four (4) years of supervisory law enforcement experience equivalent to a Sergeant or higher in a comparably sized or larger law enforcement agency. Must be able to obtain full-time certification in the State of New Hampshire within six months of employment from the NH Police Standards and Training Council. Possession of an Associate's Degree or equivalent amount of training and experience. Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Police Science or related field preferred.To maintain certification in New Hampshire: Part 1 - Medical RequirementNew Hampshire State Law (RSA 188-F:27 III-d - III-j) requires that all police, state corrections, and probation-parole officers hired after January 1, 2001, as a condition of continued certification and employment, must furnish Police Standards and Training Council every 3 years with a certificate from a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or registered nurse practitioner who has conducted a medical examination of the officer according to protocols adopted by the Council certifying that in the opinion of the examiner, the officer is physically capable of participating in the Council's physical fitness test.Part 11 - Physical Agility RequirementAs of January 1, 2001 and thereafter, NH State Law (RSA 188-F:27 III-d - III-j) requires that all police, state corrections, and probation-parole officers hired after that date, as a condition of continued certification and employment, every 3 years during their law enforcement careers must pass a physical performance test, administered by their department or by the Police Standards and Training Council, according to protocols adopted by the Council. (The current protocols consist of a timed 1.5 mile run, pushups, and sit-ups; however, they are subject to change by the Council from time to time).TESTING REQUIREMENTSCandidates are required to pass a physical fitness test based on NH PSTC entry level standards.HIRING PROCESSCandidates will participate in an Assessment Center which will be scheduled for November, 2024. Finalists must be able to complete the physical fitness exam (no written test is required for certified officers), oral board interview, Chief's interview, background investigation including polygraph exam, psychological and medical exams.Out of State certified applicants (if hired) will need to complete the law package classes (as determined by NH Police Standards and Training) within 6 months of hiring.HOW TO APPLYApplications are only accepted through and will not be accepted in person or through e-mail or USPS. There is no fee to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05