What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at New Hampton Police Department?
Job Summary
Join our dedicated law enforcement team as a Police Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and building trust within the community. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to serve with integrity, demonstrate leadership, and make a positive impact in the lives of the community every day. As an officer, you will respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike. Your commitment to professionalism and community engagement will be essential in creating a secure environment for all.
General Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, accidents, and incidents to provide immediate assistance and ensure public safety.
- Conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings accurately through detailed report writing.
- Enforce laws and regulations related to traffic control, criminal activity, immigration compliance, and loss prevention.
- Perform surveillance operations to monitor suspicious activities and prevent potential threats or crimes.
- Manage conflict situations with professionalism and tact, utilizing conflict management skills to de-escalate tensions effectively.
- Provide first aid and CPR when necessary, ensuring injured individuals receive prompt medical attention until additional emergency services arrive.
- Engage with the community through outreach programs, fostering positive relationships and promoting safety awareness.
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, incident reports, and investigative findings in compliance with departmental standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of modern police practices, techniques, and methods
- Knowledge of controlling laws, ordinances and court decisions;
- Thorough knowledge of the geography of the town
- Rules and regulations of the department
- Knowledge of crime scene interpretation
- Safe guarding and preserving of evidence
- Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action
- Ability to speak and write effectively ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, town officials, and the public
- Skill in the use of and care of a firearm.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, with advanced study in Criminal Justice preferred
- Possession of a valid New Hampshire Driver's License or the ability to attain one prior to starting
- The ability to pass a physical fitness test, written test, oral board evaluation, stringent background process, psychological testing, polygraph testing, field training program (some parts of the hiring process may be waived for those already holding police certificaton)
- The ability to receive a certification of a New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Certification, if one is not already possessed
Pay: $58,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $82,000