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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.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
New Hampshire Retirement System
Annual Vacation
Personal Days
Collective Bargaining Agreement
In-House Fitness Room
Primary Responsibilities
Performs patrolling duties by cruiser, or by foot in an assigned area
Answers calls for service
Investigates traffic accidents and criminal offenses
Makes arrests, issues citations, and warnings
Interacts with the community
Identifies problem areas within the community and implements solutions
Processes and transports prisoners
Gathers information and writes investigative and other reports
You can obtain the application at the Police Department located at 45 Sanborn Road in Tilton, NH, or you can access it by clicking the link provided above. Once completed, applications can be submitted to Chief Gilman via email at agilman@tiltonpd.org or in person.
Academy-Non-Certified Officers $53,040 Annually
Lateral-Certified Officers $53,040 - $73,994 Annually
Detective
Qualifications
The Tilton Police Department is looking for a certified officer with four years of 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.
You can obtain the application at the Police Department located at 45 Sanborn Road in Tilton, NH, or you can access it by clicking the link provided above. Once completed, applications can be submitted to Chief Gilman via email at agilman@tiltonpd.org or in person.
Lateral-Certified Officers - $56,160 - $73,994 Annually (2.5% over base wage for Detective position)