problems, higher moral, better community relations, and more efficient and effective services.
The recruitment process will be consistent with Department procedures, with certain law
enforcement selection standards, and federal and state laws.
Filling Vacancies:
A. When filling vacancies for positions covered by this Agreement, current
employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the position, to be evaluated
for consideration purposes, and to participate in testing procedures if applicable.
B. If an employee is selected for a new position, the employee's pay rate will be
changed to reflect the position'’s wage as listed under Schedule A of this
Agreement. The probation period is six (6) months unless otherwise specified in
this Agreement.
C. Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any time during the six-
month period, the Chief of Police may:
» Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he is qualifted, or
+ Return the employee to the position which he left if still vacant, or
+ To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police
Department.
Department Policies:
The Bureau Commander has the option of transferring employees within his bureau when a
vacancy occurs. If qualified applicants are available from a previous recruitment for a similar
position. the department may utilize these applications and not open the position to the outside.
However, a notice of position vacancy will be posted internally within the Nashua Police
Department to ensure that every department employee has the right to apply for the position. If
after recruitment no qualified applicant is selected. a position vacancy will be re-posted.
Application Procedure:
No applications will be accepted by the Department or appropriate authority for any position that
is not posted, nor after the deadline date. Persons must complete applications at the Nashua
Police Department or as designated on the posting in order to be considered for vacant civilian
positions. After the deadline date listed on the “Notice of Position Vacancy." applications will
be considered. No employee will be considered for a position vacancy if he has not completed
an application form before the deadline date.
Selection Process:
If testing has been prepared for the position. the test will be prepared and administered by the
Nashua Police Department. Through testing, interviews, and completion of pre-employment
background investigations, the best qualified applicants will be selected. The background
