Employment Opportunities

Open Positions

Communications Specialist

The Tilton Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Communications Specialist position. If you are interested in a challenging career, we encourage you to apply. The Tilton Police Department Communications Division provides 16-hour emergency dispatch communications 7 days a week for the Tilton Police.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a communications environment is strongly preferred but not required. All candidates must successfully complete a background process. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age

• A United States Citizen

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid Drivers License

• Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, and holidays included.

Primary Responsibilities

• Telecommunications, answer phones, meet and provide service to the public. 

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and E-911. 

• Dispatch appropriate Police response to emergency and non-emergency calls. 

• Processes all Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) entries; receives and dispatches radio transmissions; maintains logs and records of calls received and the nature of each dispatch; transfers calls to proper local, State, and Federal officials as necessary; performs directly related work as required.

• The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, analyze situations quickly and objectively, and make decisions under pressure.

Applicants can find the application above 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.

*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.