Employment Opportunities
Open Positions
Communications Supervisor
Qualifications
Tilton Police Department is presently accepting applications for the Communications Supervisor position. Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of three years of police dispatching experience. An Associate's Degree with a specialty in the communications field is preferred, or three years of experience or any combination of education and experience. Prior experience supervising in a communications environment is strongly preferred. Certified State of New Hampshire S.P.O.T.S operator.
Knowledge of
Police Work and Police Communications Systems.
General administrative procedures and techniques.
Correct use of dispatch, radio, and telephone communications systems.
Computer applications including S.P.O.T.S., NCIC, IMC and other programs related to work responsibilities. Applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules and regulations.
Skilled In
Operating office equipment and data entry
Dealing effectively with a variety of people, including during extreme emergency.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgement within established guidelines.
Communicating clearly and effectively.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Organizing work, setting priorities, and assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of all the communications center staff.
Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees, and the general public.
Ability to supervise effectively.
The ability to remain at the dispatch console for extended periods of time.
Possess the ability to work in stressful conditions while handling multiple telephone lines and radio communications.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises the daily activity and performance of Communications Dispatch staff.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Tilton Police Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and solving problems.
Has a full understanding and comprehension of the department’s table of organization and chain of command in conjunction with the department’s mission statement and core values.
Recognizes, identifies, and/or acts upon departmental issues/ deficiencies in coordination with the operations commander.
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.
*This position is dayshift Monday-Friday
*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.
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 - $72,529 Annually (2.5% over base wage for Detective position)
*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