Police Officer

This is an entry level sworn position performing responsible and visible work in law enforcement to preserve the peace, protect persons and property in the city, and enforce federal and state laws, and city ordinances and by-laws. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Salary range is $28.23 to $40.83. Position is open until filled.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:

Certain minimum requirements for appointment to this position have been established.

• 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.

The preferred qualifications for selection are as follows:

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

GENERAL POLICE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class.)

• 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.

PATROL RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class.)

• Review activity/printouts concerning activity reported since the last tour of duty.
• Serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when assigned.
• Be alert to trends in criminal activity or conditions within the community that are favorable to the development of crime. Take preventive action to correct problems, and document action taken in police reports.
• Randomly patrol the assigned sector for the purposes of crime prevention and law enforcement. Proper police patrol requires the following:
• Direct and expedite the flow of traffic as necessary.
• Ensure that traffic safety issues are resolved.
• Perform other duties as assigned by proper authority.

• Aggressive identification and apprehension of persons violating the law or wanted by the police;
• Accurate and complete familiarity with the patrol areas within the city. In-depth knowledge of residents, merchants, businesses, roads, alleyways, paths and criminal activity within the patrol area is required;
• Completion of detailed and accurate reports regarding the investigation of all crimes, vehicle accidents and other incidents requiring police attention and the…