Patrol Officer
Salary: $24.41 to $31.98
Essential Functions:
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility 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
Requirements:
- Bachelor or Associates’ Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
- Military experience a plus.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent physical condition required with ability to perform strenuous physical activities during emergency situations.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate in writing and verbally is required.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public is essential; strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy are essential.
- Excellent moral character, good powers of observation and memory required.
- Must possess a valid Drivers License.
- Possession of or ability to obtain Police Officer Certification issued by the New Hampshire Police Standards Training Council and First Responder Certification in CPR and AED is required.