Employment

Franklin Police Department

Patrol Officers

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: Bicycle Patrol, Accident Reconstruction, Drug Recognition, Firearms, Taser, Defensive Tactics, and many other areas of interest.


 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Must be a US citizen;
  • 21 years of age preferred;
  • H.S. Diploma/GED equivalent required;
  • Post-secondary schooling strongly recommended;
  • Must possess valid driver's license.

Non-Certified Police Officer Applicants


All non-certified police applicants must pass a written test, physical agility test, oral board, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and medical physical to include a drug screen, as well as an extensive background investigation.  Read the Non-Certified Police Officer Hiring Process here.

 

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.

 

Full-Time Communications Specialist

***Effective Immediately $2,900 New Hire Incentive***

The City of Franklin is seeking to fill one full-time Communications Specialist/Dispatcher positions for the Police Department.

Busy, Police Dispatch Center that handles calls for the City of Franklin and 5 other towns. Duties include but are not limited to; answering and giving out multi-jurisdictional radio calls, routine phone calls and 911 emergency phone calls. Entering detailed information into a complex computer aided dispatch software system, monitoring multiple radio frequencies for various agencies. The previous listed duties do not encompass all responsibilities and the job requires remarkable attention to detail, an aptitude to quickly prioritize multiple tasks at once, and the capability to demonstrate utmost focus and composure in the face of extreme stress and pressure.

Successful applicants will possess all skills previously mentioned in addition to excellent typing and communications skills, impeccable judgment, common sense, strong work ethic, the ability to safeguard confidential information and the desire to protect life and property.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma

Pass a thorough background investigation

Able to obtain a State Police Online Telecommunications System (SPOTS) certification within 6 months of employment

Previous police dispatching experience strongly preferred (CAD: IMC/Tritech, Motorola Radio Console, Multiline telephone system etc.)

Position requires shift work: evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Pay will be commensurable with experience.

Apply online: City of Franklin Employment Application or through the Franklin Police Department,

ATTN: Communications Supervisor Kate Burton, 5 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235 or www.franklinnh.org CLOSING: Open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.17 - $23.82 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Submissions:


City Employment Applications and resumes should be submitted to:

Franklin Police Department
5 Hancock Terrace
Franklin, NH 03235
Attention: Lieutenant Ralph Hale