Duties/Responsibilities

• (50%) 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 memos.  Juvenile Activities: Complete juvenile reports/petitions; interact with juveniles, parents, schools, judges and DCYF.  Accident Investigation: Secure scene, investigate accident, complete reports.

• (30%) Perform varied and diversified duties involving the patrol of assigned areas, buildings, streets and grounds, with responsibility for enforcing and carrying out motor vehicle and criminal laws, policies, rules and regulations of the University Police Department, the University System of New Hampshire, federal, state and local laws and ordinances.  Make frequent contacts with the 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 required 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. 

• (10%) 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.

• (10%) Perform duties at special events. Render assistance to the public.  Enforce college/university rules and regulations. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

• Must possess a valid NH driver’s license.

• No criminal record other than minor motor vehicle violations.

• Successful completion of a Written Test, Oral Board Examination, and Administrative Review/Board, Physical Agility Test.

• Certification as a full-time police officer by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council or ability to receive certification with one year 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.

• Resourcefulness, tact and skill in dealing with the general public and distressed individuals.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

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.