Employment Opportunities
Open Positions
Patrol Officer
Qualifications
Tilton Police Department is presently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Police Officers. Both certified and non-certified applicants will be considered. Applicants must be of good moral character, U.S. Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to meet all hiring and certification requirements established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council.
The hiring process may include an interview, physical fitness test, medical exam, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
Primary Responsibilities
Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
Investigate criminal acts
Ability to communicate clearly in a helpful, effective, and professional manner in person, by telephone, and by two-way radio.
Legible handwriting such that all logs and reports can be easily read by others.
Technical skills to learn and the use of departmental equipment.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work and serve at all organizational levels both inside and outside the Town of Tilton.
Ability to use diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Provide motor vehicle and foot patrol of town roadways, walkways, parking lots, and residential areas. May provide patrol by bicycle.
Respond to calls issued via radio and telephone dispatch.
Provide for the protection of life and property.
Ensure buildings are locked and secure as appropriate and respond to building alarms.
Give directions, and provide assistance as requested and when appropriate.
Direct traffic as necessary.
Respond to requests for emergency and routine medical assistance as required.
Determine medical needs, and administer first aid.
Applicants can find the application below or at the Police Department, 45 Sanborn Road, Tilton, NH 03276
Completed applications can be submitted to Chief Gilman by email at agilman@tiltonpd.org or in person.
Academy-Non-Certified Officers - $50,960 Annually
Lateral-Certified Officers - $50,960 - $70,761 Annually
Detective
Qualifications
The Tilton Police Department is looking for a Certified Officer with previous Detective experience. Applicants must be of good moral character and be able to meet all hiring and certification requirements established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council.
The hiring process may include an interview, physical fitness test, medical exam, psychological exam, and polygraph exam.
Primary Responsibilities
Investigate criminal acts such as homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions, and property crimes such as burglaries.
Collect and use forensic evidence to solve crimes.
Interview informants, suspects, and witnesses to ascertain alibis, clues, time frames, and possible suspects.
Keep detailed records.
Collect enough evidence to support a court case against a criminal.
Process crime scenes.
File paperwork.
Follow up on leads.
Prepare investigative reports.
Attend autopsies
Explain to the jury the significance of evidence as it relates to proof.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state statutes and court cases related to work performed and agency rules and regulations.
Obtain search warrants.
Perform surveillance and monitor suspects.
Analyze laboratory findings.
Exchange information and coordinate activities with other departments.
Record physical information about suspects.
Take fingerprints at crime scenes.
Applicants can find the application below or at the Police Department, 45 Sanborn Road, Tilton, NH 03276
Completed applications can be submitted to Chief Gilman by email at agilman@tiltonpd.org or in person.
Lateral-Certified Officers - $53,268 - $70,761 Annually (2.5% over base wage for Detective position)
Attorney Prosecutor
Qualifications
The Tilton Police Department is seeking a full-time qualified, experienced Attorney Prosecutor to perform highly responsible, independent, and professional administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Tilton Police Department Prosecutor's Office.
Qualifications must include a Juris Doctorate, a State of NH law license, and a member in good standing of the NH Bar Association. One to three years of experience in a criminal prosecution; three to five years of experience in criminal prosecution preferred. Experience in litigation through trial and appellate levels. Thorough knowledge of NH RSA's, State & Federal Supreme Court Decisions, and Municipal Government.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs responsible technical duties of an officer of the Court.
Prepares court documents, including motions, complaints, and discovery.
Reviews and prepares affidavits, complaints, arrest and search warrants, subpoenas, etc.
Prosecutes in district court, does arraignments, bail hearings, and probable cause hearings.
Has extensive knowledge of District Court rules, State, Federal, and local laws and ordinances, and Supreme Court decisions and applies them to oral and written presentations.
Justice of the Peace
Works under the general supervision of the Chief of Police
Considerable independent judgment, initiative, and understanding must be exercised
Work is performed in accordance with established courtroom etiquette, District Court Rules, State, Federal, and local laws and ordinances, and applicable Supreme Court decisions.
Work is reviewed through observations of decisions and dispositions of court cases, conferences, and observations of efficiency.
Applicants can submit a letter of interest and resume to Chief Gilman at 45 Sanborn Road, Tilton, NH 03276, or email agilman@tiltonpd.org
This posting will remain open until filled.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
*Full-time employees will receive a benefits package to include: Health/Dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.
The Tilton Police Department is an equal-opportunity employer.
Application for Employment