What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Patrol Officer position at FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT?
PATROL OFFICER
Certified Officers receive a $20,000 sign on bonus
Non-certified Officers receive a $10,000 sign on bonus
Annual Pay Range: $52,000-$72,000
The City of Franklin offers law enforcement patrol officers an exciting, dynamic, and challenging career opportunity. Members of the patrol division strive to preserve the peace and protect life and property within the City through proactive and directed patrol initiatives. Members serve as the City’s first line of defense against criminal enterprise and law violators. As the most visible and most accessible members of the Department, Patrol Officers have ample opportunity to interact with the public and promote public safety.
Patrol officers are responsible for a myriad of enforcement and investigative duties including, but not limited to: crimes against persons and property, traffic control and motor vehicle enforcement, motor vehicle accident investigations, and civil disturbances.
Patrol officers work under the general supervision of a departmental supervisor, who makes general assignments as to the area to be patrolled, specific cases to be investigated, etc. Duties are performed independently requiring Officers to exercise sound judgment in meeting emergencies and determining lawful and appropriate courses of action.
Patrol Officers have the opportunity to receive specialized training in the areas of: SWAT, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol, Accident Reconstruction, Drug Recognition, Firearms, Taser, Defensive Tactics, Detectives, crime scene investigations, and many other areas of interest.
The Franklin Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city of Franklin New Hampshire. The Department has a combination of full and part-time officers in the Patrol and Detectives Divisions. The city of Franklin, totaling a little over 29 square miles, is situated in the Lakes Region of northern Merrimack County with an estimated population of 8,741.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
- Insurance buy-out plan/program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Annual and Sick
- NHRS Pension Plan (Group 2)
- Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
- Weekly Overtime and Detail opportunities
- Beard and Tattoos authorized
Non-Certified Police Officer Applicants
All non-certified police applicants must pass a physical agility test, administrative review or interview, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and medical physical to include a drug screen, as well as an extensive background investigation.
Certified Police Officer Applicants
The Franklin Police Department utilizes a modified application process for full-time Police Officers certified in NH or any other state. Applicants must pass a physical agility test, oral board or administrative interview, psychological exam, polygraph exam, medical physical, to include a drug screen, as well as an extensive background investigation. This process may be further modified at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Submissions:
City of Franklin Employment Applications and resumes should be submitted to:
Franklin Police Department
5 Hancock Terrace
Franklin, NH 03235
Attention: Lieutenant Ralph Hale
For more info visit https://www.franklinnh.org/police-department/pages/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $72,000
