Police Officer

Dover, NH
Dover Police Department

Salary: $27.35 to $39.56

Position Summary:

Works under the general supervision of a First Line or Mid-Level Supervisory Officer. Work is performed in accordance with extensive established rules, regulation, and instructions from superior officers who review work through reports, conferences, and observation of efficiency and effectiveness of completed work.

Essential Functions:

  • Exercise authority consistent with the obligations established by the law, the oath of office and the law enforcement code of ethics.
  • Promptly obey legitimate orders.
  • Coordinate efforts with other members of the Department so that an atmosphere of teamwork and common purpose prevails allowing maximum achievement of police objectives.
  • Utilize communication and information sharing systems within the department to ensure the sharing of information among personnel and agency components as necessary.
  • Respond punctually to all assignments.
  • Assist all citizens requesting assistance or information.
  • Record police activity consistent with existing policy and procedure.
  • Maintain weapons and equipment in a functional and presentable condition.
  • Immediately report damage or loss of department equipment.
  • Respond to questions asked by the general public, counsel juveniles and adults as necessary and make referrals when appropriate.
  • Prepare for Court and testify as necessary in official proceedings.
  • Take enforcement action, including custodial arrest, as appropriate in cases of violations of local ordinances, state laws or other controlling statutes within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Dover Police Department.
  • When assigned to operate a motor vehicle, officers shall ensure that the vehicle is visually inspected according to established procedures prior to assuming patrol duties. Officers shall immediately report all defects and damages sustained to the vehicle to the proper authority and complete all reports and forms required by current procedures.
  • Officers shall ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and that no contraband, weapons or evidence has been left in the vehicle.
  • Maintain radio/mobile data equipment in an operational condition at all times and utilize proper procedure when utilizing any communications equipment.
  • Take precautions to avoid exposure to health hazards.
  • Assist victims of crimes.
  • Perform all duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be United States Citizens.
  • Candidates must have received their High School Diploma or New Hampshire GED Certificate.
  • Candidates must possess a valid motor vehicle operators’ license.
  • Candidates must have sufficient physical and mental abilities to perform the essential functions/duties of the position.
  • The ability to receive certification by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council within 6 months of appointment.
  • Additional course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, sociology or related field, or military duty in a closely related specialty or Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field preferred. Certified in New Hampshire by Police Standards and Training as Police Officer upon appointment or within six months of appointment. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Completion of college courses, military experience, or significant work experience involving interaction with the public and the development of social/people skills is preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Completion of college courses, military experience or significant work experience involving interaction with the public and the development of social/people skills.