A Police Officer performs routine and specialized law enforcement duties as well as other duties related to public safety. He/She shall be responsible for the effectiveness and efficient performance of those required duties in conformance with the rules and procedures of this department as well as federal state and local laws. He/She shall exercise the authority to perform those duties in accordance with the obligations set forth by the oath of office and by state law. He/She shall be expected to promote and preserve the peace; create and maintain a feeling of security in the community; work to reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through prevention detection and investigation of criminal activity; enforce violations of the criminal and motor vehicle statues; give aid to those individuals who seek their assistance; are in need of help due to injury or who are in danger of physical harm; and perform any other duties necessary to the safety of the community and the mission of this agency.
7.Maintain assigned weapons and equipment in a functional; presentable condition. Report damage or loss of equipment assigned to him immediately through the proper chain of command.
8. Provide courteous assistance to the general public or suggest other methods of getting the information and assistance if it is outside the jurisdiction of the police department.
9.Be accountable for the seizing and proper handling of all evidence and property coming into his custody in accordance with department rules and procedures.
10. Serve or execute warrants; summons; subpoenas; and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer.
11. Cooperate with the court prosecutor and testify in court when necessary.
12. Arraign defendants and prosecute cases in District Court as may be required.
13. If assigned to patrol:
14.If assigned to operate a motor vehicle:
c. Ensure that the vehicle is clean and contains no
contraband or evidence for the next assigned police officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of modern police practices; techniques; methods; and principals;
able knowledge of modern police practices; techniques; methods; and principals; thorough knowledge of applicable federal; state; and local laws; and department rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of Supreme Court decisions particularly concerning arrest; search and seizure; and evidence; knowledge of the methods and practices of police administration; including the use and applications of automated information processing systems; ability to plan; assign; and supervise the work of subordinates and to command their respect; ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation and to deal firmly and courteously with subordinate personnel and the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine a proper course of action; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees; town officials; and the public; ability to successfully instruct subordinate employees on proper methods of policing; demonstrated skill in the use and care of department firearms.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: All police officers must attend the police academy or have received certification by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council within six months from their date of hire. This requirement may be temporarily waived for a valid reason. All police officers shall attend and receive other job-related training as required by the department. Hiring Process: Candidates must at minimum participate in and pass all of the following areas: Interview Physical agility testing Polygraph examination Psychological examination Full Background Investigation
