Police Officer
The Northborough Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of police officer.
SUMMARY
Responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations for the protection of life and property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (all Officers, regardless of assignment)
Prepare records and reports of activities, accidents, investigations, arrests, recovered property, incidents/events during tour of duty, etc. Develop/maintain/review case folders, logs, and reports. Develop/cultivate/maintain and document sources of information.
Initiate requests for subpoenas; execute search warrants; serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers.
Prepare for presentation in court proceedings; confer with court prosecutors and testify in court.
Assist general public in a variety of situations including counseling adults and juveniles on criminal and noncriminal matters, intervene in the case of disputes, refer citizens to appropriate agencies or jurisdictions for further assistance, etc.
Participate in continuing training and instruction programs through individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
Provide emergency medical care applying skills of a First Responder.
Maintain assigned weapons and equipment.
PATROL:
Patrol assigned areas in uniform on-foot or in marked police cruiser; conduct security checks of buildings, public areas, residential and commercial neighborhoods; respond to emergency calls and requests for assistance; enforce criminal and motor vehicle codes and laws; direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Conduct preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal cases and accidents; secure crime scene; apprehend law violators; transport and process prisoners.
DETECTIVE:
Investigate crimes; process crime scenes; detect and collect evidence; gather intelligence; conduct surveillance; transport evidence and property to the Police Department or crime laboratory; conduct interviews with victims,
witnesses, and suspects; write affidavits for and serve arrest warrants; make arrests; transport and process
suspects and prisoners.
Work with Fire Department, State Fire Marshal, and Building Inspector in conducting fire investigations.
Contact victims regarding status of investigations. Maintain contact with District Attorneys.
Cultivate, develop and maintain relationship with other agencies such as: Regional Drug Task Force, Worcester
County Breaking & Entering Task Force and Worcester County Fraudulent Check Association, and other
Town/City Police Departments to support criminal investigations.
Provide “on call” coverage.
JUVENILE:
Review daily log for incidents including juveniles. Develop/maintain/review case folders, and reports.
Review juvenile cases with Patrol Officers to determine course of action before charges are filed.
Counsel adults, juveniles, and school personnel on criminal and non-criminal matters; intervene in the case of disputes; refer citizens to appropriate agencies such as Northborough Family and Youth Services, and the Department of Social Services.
Cultivate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, counselors and school administrators; Family and Youth Services; Department of Social Services; Worcester Juvenile Court Probation and other agencies.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide mutual aid to surrounding communities
Manage two summer camps for youth. Recruit instructors and assist in the development of curriculum. Recruit and supervise staff and camp attendees. Assist in the development of the camp’s budget. Expend funds within specified limits.
Coordinate activities of citizen watch groups.
Provide community education.
Provide back-up, and fulfill duties of, other Police Officers.
Performs other position-related duties, as assigned.
EOE