Patrol Officer

The Patrol Officer will perform responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the community through the prevention of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, providing emergency services, and performing related duties as required including but not limited to: Fairly and impartially enforce federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and administrative regulations. Conduct high visibility patrol by car, motorcycle, boat, or on foot in order to preserve the peace, to discourage crime, and to protect life and property. Apprehend and arrest offenders for violating the law. Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including but not limited to domestic disturbances, traffic crashes, burglaries, untimely deaths, animal complaints, road hazards, civil complaints, neighbor disputes, etc. Direct traffic and and maintain crowd control during special events and emergency situations. Conduct thorough investigation of various crimes, traffic crashes, unattended deaths, etc., to include identifying, collecting, preserving, processing, and logging evidence; locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; and identifying and interrogating suspects. Establish and preserve good relations with the general public by answering questions of concern to enhance the public’s understanding of police activities and to assist those needing help. Initiate and complete police reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork to properly document incidents, arrests, accidents, and any other unusual event in a timely and proficient manner. Testify in courts and hearings; prepare and present case evidence and information. Attend regular and elective training to enhance law enforcement skills including but not limited to firearms proficiency, response to resistance, investigative skills, first aid, law enforcement procedures, police equipment, and other related subjects. Perform other duties as specified. Applicants will be expected to pass a physical agility test, oral interview, medical examination, and thorough background investigation including polygraph and psychological examinations. The Town of Alton is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alton, NH Police Department