This position may be filled at the rank of Corporal or Sergeant, depending on the candidate's experience and years of service. The supervisor performs administrative and technical supervisory work in commanding Patrol Officers, and also carries out all patrol and investigative procedures performed by Patrol Officers. In the absence of the Police Chief, the supervisor assumes all responsibilities for the daily operations of patrol functions and the powers and duties of the Police Chief within departmental policy limits.
Responsibilities
Instruct subordinates in modern police methods and techniques and familiarize subordinates with recent changes in laws, ordinances, and Supreme Court decisions
Inspect the appearance of Patrol Officers as warranted
Receive dispatch requests and respond to emergency situations or serious crimes requiring supervision and a superior officer’s presence
Take charge of the crime scene and assist in crime scene searches
Assist Patrol Officers in serving warrants, apprehending criminals, conducting raids, and transporting prisoners
Ensure all reports submitted are in accordance with Department regulations and statutory requirements and are complete and accurate
Follow up where additional investigation is needed
Interview and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspected offenders
Ensure arresting Patrol Officers know all necessary court data, witnesses are subpoenaed, and evidence is collected
Appear in court to testify in traffic and criminal cases
Ensure proper performance of Department members and perform shift supervision as assigned
Serve as immediate supervisor of all assigned personnel
Report any breach of Department regulations
Ensure that all Patrol Officers receive warrants, summonses, subpoenas, or other official papers and serve, deliver, or perform their duties
Respond to emergencies, incidents, or dispatches as required
Prepare and maintain various reports and records
Assume responsibility for the Patrol Operations of the Department in the absence of the Police Chief
Work in conjunction with the Police Chief to ensure the proper and economical use of sworn and non-sworn staff, property, equipment, and its maintenance, promoting personal safety
Perform all duties incumbent upon a Patrol Officer as required
Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
Minimum of four (4) years of full-time certified Law Enforcement experience is required for the rank of Corporal
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time certified Law Enforcement experience is required for the rank of Sergeant
New Hampshire Full-Time Police Officer Certification, or an equivalent state or federal certification
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Ability to obtain an NH certification upon completion of the Law Package of the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy
Considerable knowledge of modern police practices, techniques, and methods
Thorough knowledge of controlling laws, ordinances, and court decisions, particularly concerning arrest and evidence
Thorough knowledge of the geography of the Town and the rules and regulations of the Department
Working knowledge of modern police science techniques, methods, and procedures, and the ability to carry them out
Knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil and criminal law
Knowledge of the principles and practices of judicial procedure and rules of evidence
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and municipal ordinances and Supreme Court decisions relative to police officer enforcement responsibilities and restraints
Ability to try civil and criminal cases
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action to be taken
Ability to utilize self-defense techniques and firearms
Ability to operate motor vehicles in emergencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, other Town departments and officials, fellow employees, and the general public, including juveniles
Possession of a valid New Hampshire driver’s license
Possession of appropriate certification by the New Hampshire Police Standards & Training Council
Ability to meet physical fitness requirements of the Department
Meet all qualifications for the position of a Patrol Officer
Be available 24 hours per day to meet emergency situations
Benefits
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Paid on-call shifts
Take-home cruisers (available to qualifying officers)
Important Details
Scheduling: flexible, officers are not required to work regular overnight shifts
About the Company
New Hampton is a small but active agency in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.
