the employee is able to perform such duties. Reinstatement shall be subject to the provisions for seniority rights
and other employment restrictions contained in this contract.
A. The right to reinstatement to the employee's former position terminates when any one of the
following events occurs:
1. A medical determination by the attending physician or finding by the Labor Commissioner
that the employee cannot return to the former position of employment;
2. The employee accepts employment with another employer;
3. Eighteen months from the date of injury.
B. The right to reinstatement under RSA 281-A: 25-a shall not apply to an employee hired on a
temporary basis as a replacement for an injured employee.
Permanent Replacement: After the 18-month period if the person is still unable to return to his position, he shall
be deemed to be unable to return to work. The person will be released, and the position may be filled
permanently. If the employee becomes employable after the 18-month period, he may apply for any vacant
position within the Department for which he is qualified.
ARTICLE 29 - VACANCIES
It is a policy of the Nashua Police Department to employ the best candidates possible through positive recruitment
and selection to ensure a lower rate of personnel turnover, fewer disciplinary 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: 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. 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 one
(1) year unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any
time during the one (1) year period, the Chief of Police may:
A. Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he is qualified, or,
B. Return the employee to the position which he left if still vacant, or,
C. To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police Department.
Department Policies: The Services Bureau Commander or designee 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 a 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 investigation will include: Complete
criminal record checks; Personal reference checks; Employer reference checks; and motor vehicle checks (if he
will be driving Department vehicles).
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