Police Officer

Under general supervision of a designated supervisor, to perform law enforcement work concerned with protecting the lives and property of the public, maintaining law and order, detecting and apprehending suspects in criminal cases, crime prevention, community relations and educational programs/activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform varied and diversified duties involving the patrol of assigned area, buildings, streets and grounds, with responsibility for enforcing and carrying out motor vehicle and criminal laws, policies, rules and regulations of the Police Department, the University System of New Hampshire, federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Make frequent contacts with the general public and other law enforcement officers requiring diplomacy to obtain information vital in the development and preparation of cases, accident investigations, and review.
• Considerable physical effort requited in travel/patrol; duties may demand continuous standing, walking, and occasional strenuous positions while performing duties under varying climatic conditions with exposure to accidents or occupational hazards that may result in total disability or loss of life.
• The ability to perform with proficiency the following categories:
  • Constitutional law
  • Arrest and detention activities
  • Search and Seizure: within investigation, arrest and warrant execution.
  • Civil disorders: Control unruly crowds, hostile person(s)
  • Civil process: enforce orders and service process
  • Verbal skills: Deescalate agitated person(s)
  • Court and UNH administrative actions to include preparing complaints and warrants.
  • Crime Prevention: assess and correct personal/facility risks and organize crime prevention programs.
  • Investigations to include collecting intelligence and evidence, interviewing and searches.
  • Traffic Enforcement: motor vehicle, parking, DWI laws, and traffic control and direction.
  • Report Writing: Complete/review police reports, forms, statements, and memo
  • Juvenile Activities: Complete juvenile reports/petitions; interact with juveniles, parents, schools, judges and DCYF.
  • Accident Investigation: Secure scene, investigate accident, complete reports,
  • Use of Force: exercise discretion under state and federal law in the use of force, use deadly or non-deadly force, use physical force, deescalate volatile situations, clean and inspect weapons.
• Operate law enforcement and job-related equipment.
• Perform duties at special events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Ability to project self assurance and certainty, project a positive first impression, express self in writing, react and cope with stressful situations, and evaluate a situation with common sense
• Demonstrate organizational ability.
• Demonstrated ability to react responsively in emergency situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must qualify annually with designated department weapons based upon the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Standards.
• Excellent progressive work history.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination and fitness agility test based on the entrance standards as determined by New Police Standards and Training to determine sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• No criminal record other than minor motor vehicle violations.
• Be even tempered and have a positive attitude with co-workers and community
• Must possess a valid New Hampshire Driver's License.
• Certification as a full‑time police officer by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council or ability to receive certification within one year of appointment.
• Resourcefulness, tact and skill in dealing with general public and distressed individuals.
• Must successfully pass a Written test, Oral Board examination, Administrative Review/Board, Physical Agility test, and Executive interview with the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college/university.
• Experience as a Police Officer with a Campus Law Enforcement Agency
• Possess valid New Hampshire Motorcycle license.
• Experience as a full-time or part-time certified police officer with a City/Town/County or State law enforcement agency
• Knowledge of law enforcement, Safety Services and Communication Services practices, technology and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Police Department rules and regulations; practices and standards, NH motor vehicle, criminal, arrest, juvenile and case law, court decisions, the Clery act, FERPA, HIPPA, accepted police procedure, campus and host town geography, strong knowledge of community members.
• Demonstrated skill in the use and care of law enforcement and job-related equipment.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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