Please apply for the following positions to the address below

Police Officer serves and protects the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Village of North Hampton by enforcing local ordinances, state laws, and applicable regulations. This position performs routine patrol duties, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assists in community programs, and maintains public safety in a small-town environment focused on trust, visibility and service.

Patrols the village by vehicle and on foot to deter and detect criminal activity.

Enforces traffic laws and local ordinances, issues warnings and citaions when appropriate.

Responds promtly to calls for service, includding accidents, disputes, alarms, medical emergencies, and suspicious activities.

Prepare detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations in accordance with departmental procedures.

Conduct initial investigations, gathers evidence, and interviews witnesses.

Provides community-orented policing, including welfare checks, business checks, and school saftey assistance.

Appears in court to provide testimony aas required.

Assists other law enforcment agancies as needed.

Participates in community outreach programs and maintains a professional, approchable presence within the village.

Maintains equipment, vehicle, and uniform on good working order. 

Performs other duties as assigned by the cheif of police or supervising authority.

High School Diploma or GED required, Completion of a state-approved Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA certification or equivlent) required.

Proior law enforcment experience perferred but not required.

Working knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, and local ordinances.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to exercise sound judgement under stress.

Commitment to community-oriented policing and small-town engagement.

Ability to prepare accurate, detailed reports.

Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.

Work is performed in various weather conditons and may involve exposure to hazards associated with law enforcment duties.

Requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must maintain physical fitness appropriate for patrol, emergency responce, and defensive tactics.

Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods

Ability to lift or carry moderate weights ( up to 50 ponds)

Vision, hearing, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform duties safely and effectively

Compensation pay based on experiance, certification, and hours assigned

Benifits inculde uniform allowance, and participation in state retirement system