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No. You do not need to be a resident to apply or test. However, if hired, you must obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license and register your vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency.

Our agility test matches the 35th percentile of the Cooper Standards, which is the official baseline entry requirement for the NH Police Academy. It tests sit-ups, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile timed run. We highly suggest printing the requirements early to secure a physician's clearance before test day.

The process takes approximately 3 months.

No. Like most NH municipalities, we require you to pass our department's written exam at the start of our process. The Great Bay Test is also an option if you would like to test for multiple agencies at one sitting.

The full-time basic training academy is an optional residential program located in Concord, NH. Recruits have the option to reside at the academy from Monday - Friday for the duration of the 16-week session or commute to and from the academy each day.

No. You are hired by our agency and are a paid employee while attending the New Hampshire Police Academy.

Yes, per the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council, a candidate will NOT be eligible for employment if they have: ·        Any willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications during the application, hiring, or background process.·        Used marijuana within 12 months;·        Illegally used a controlled substance, other than marijuana, within 36 months; unless the applicant was under 21 years of age at the time of use, in which case 24 months shall apply;·        Manufactured, transported for sale, or sold a controlled substance for profit.·        Used a controlled substance while employed in a law enforcement capacity.·        Been dishonorably discharged from the military service.·        Been discharged from the military service under other than honorable conditions, where the circumstances demonstrate a lack of good moral character.·        Been convicted of a felony.·        Been convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, controlled substances, moral turpitude, or any offense which would cause a reasonable person to doubt the applicant’s character, honesty, or ability.·        For more specific information, visit part 301 of the following website: www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/pol.html

The pay scale for uncertified officers starts at $69,229.18. Laconia Police Department’s top step patrolman pays $105,117.60. (FY 2026). Overtime and detail opportunities are available after successfully completing the field training process.