Police-Grant Funded Project

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 4,574,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a dedicated police officer to protect lives and property across its campuses. Under general supervision, you will patrol buildings, streets, and grounds, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, and engage with the public to maintain safety.

You will investigate accidents, assist in emergencies, render first aid, and participate in security programs and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area, buildings, streets and grounds to enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws.
• Conduct investigations of accidents and assigned cases.
• Render first aid, control traffic during emergencies, and maintain public safety.
• Appear in court as prosecutor or witness and present testimony.
• Keep records and prepare required reports on activities.

Tools

Automobile

Firearms

Radio equipment

Radar

Computer terminal

Job description

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police or, his/her designee, 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 and 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 Public Safety organization, the University System of New Hampshire, federal, state and local laws and ordinances.* Conduct investigations of accidents and assigned cases.* Exercise considerable judgment and resourcefulness in the investigation and arrest of criminals, and particularly in maintaining law and order during time of emergencies.* Make frequent contact with the public in warning or arresting persons guilty of violating the law or safe driving practices, and in rendering first aid, restoring traffic to normal flow and providing information.* Perform travel/patrol duties requiring considerable physical effort, which may demand continuous standing, walking, and occasional strenuous positions, under varying climatic conditions, with exposure to accidents or occupational hazards that may result in total disability of loss of life.* Assist other law enforcement officers in serving warrants, apprehending criminals, controlling mob violence and other general law enforcement work.* Patrol streets and grounds within assigned areas either on foot or in a vehicle equipped with a two‐way radio in order to prevent accidents and warn and/or arrest drivers for exceeding the speed limit, reckless or drunken driving, and driving without a proper license or equipment.* Direct activities in accident and disaster areas, rendering first aid and restoring traffic to normal; and investigate accidents, as required, to determine cause, and make arrests when laws have been violated. Guard college/university property.* May appear in court as prosecutor or witness to present testimony in traffic violations and criminal cases.* Make investigations of all complaints of criminal acts reported by public or assigned by a superior.* Keep records and make required reports regarding activities.* Operate automobile, firearms, radio transmitters and receivers, radar equipment, computer terminal, typewriter, and associated job‐related equipment.* Perform other related duties as assigned.**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 LetterCompensation Pay Range:$32.00 Per hourPlease be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.