What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Henniker Police Department?
The Town of Henniker Police Department is accepting applications for Full-time Police Officers. We are a small, active community-oriented police department focused on providing excellent service through community partnerships. We are offering a 5K sign on bonus to Certified Officers and 2K to Non-Certified. Shift Differential, Longevity Pay, FTO stipend, Tuition Reimbursement, and a competitive benefits package to include 100% paid health, dental and disability, with a Buy Out Option.
The responsibilities of our officers is to achieve community safety and crime reduction by.
- Deterring crimes and assure community safety through high-visibility community policing
- Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
- Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
- Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
- Follow rules, guidelines and protocols
- Conduct initial investigations
- Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
- Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
- Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
- Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
- Coordinate operations with other emergency services
- Attend and provide evidence in court
- Adequate interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills
- Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills
- Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity
Preferred Skills (not required)
- Proven working experience in law enforcement
- Proficiency in using police equipment
- Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
- Working knowledge of interrogation techniques, statement analysis and scene management
- Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practice
Applicants are required to pass a written test, physical agility exam, an oral board interview, psychological, polygraph examination and an extensive background investigation. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, 21 years of age, US citizen, and a valid driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,000 - $92,000