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City of Concord

Police Officer

City of Concord, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responds to calls for service by patrolling assigned district, enforcing laws and ordinances, issuing citations, making arrests, serving subpoenas, and answering citizen complaints.

Investigates crimes, accidents, or violations by conducting witness and suspect interviews, following up on leads, and completing assigned cases.

Performs field operations by conducting surveillance, organizing and directing officers, and executing search and arrest warrants.

Prepares documentation of incidents, reports, and search warrants and maintains files.

Attends court and testifies if necessary.

Supplemental Functions

Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications Knowledge:

North Carolina General Statutes

Basic rules and regulations of criminal investigations, federal, state, city, and department

Basic Police investigative and identification techniques

Geography of city

Firearms

Computers

Licensing and Certifications:

Ability to obtain Basic Law Enforcement Certification. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire may result in termination.

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

PLEASE NOTE Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to Criminal Investigations Division

Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.

Medium Work: Exerting 20 - 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to City Hall

Position in this class requires: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to Vice, Narcotics, Forensics or Property Control

Positions in this class are subject to more frequent drug testing due to the sensitive nature of the assignment.

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