Patrol Officer
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Job Summary

A Police Officer is responsible for the enforcement of federal statutes state statutes motor vehicle laws local ordinances and a variety of other tasks designed to preserve peace as well as order and at the same time protect the lives and property within the City of Lebanon. Police Officers shall be responsible for the efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the rules regulations and policies contained in the department manual. A Police Officer works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or Corporal (in some divisions a Lieutenant) who administers policy makes general assignments as to area to be covered and specific cases to be investigated et cetera; officers customarily and regularly exercise discretion and judgment in meeting emergencies and determining lawful and appropriate courses of action independently; work performance is evaluated and is reviewed through informal and formal evaluations.

Performance Measurement

Responsible for the enforcement of federal statutes state statutes motor vehicle laws local ordinances and a variety of other tasks designed to preserve peace as well as order and at the same time protect the lives and property within the City of Lebanon; responsible for the efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the rules regulations and policies contained in the department manual. Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and judgment in meeting emergencies and determining lawful and appropriate courses of action. Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or Corporal (in some divisions a Lieutenant). POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum age of 21 years. Must be of good moral character as presented in NH Police Standards and Training Rules. Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate's Degree military service or an equivalent combination of work experience and credits is preferred. Valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must demonstrate an ability to meet the department's and the NH Police Standards & Training Council's entrance standards on fitness psychological and medical testing as well as a polygraph examination. Must pass a thorough department background process which is intrusive in nature. If the candidate holds an out-of-state full-time certification he or she must successfully obtain NH Police Standards & Training Council certification as a police officer within 6 months of the date of hire. Starting pay for certified candidates is $26.86 to $32.39 depending upon experience. Certified officers are waived from the written test. If hired full-time certified police officers are eligible for a one-time bonus of up to $10000; non-certified eligible for $2500 one-time bonus. APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates must register for testing through PoliceApp.com/LebanonNH and complete a City application through this career portal system.