SOCPF PATROL SERGEANT

The State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 58,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a SOCPF Patrol Sergeant (Campus Patrol Sergeant) to supervise and coordinate police coverage at the Governor Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South, with emphasis on New Hampshire Hospital.

The role leads unit activities, directs patrol operations, and supports supervisory officers in commanding the SOCPF. Qualified candidates hold an associate's degree with 3 years of experience or an equivalent mix of education and work history, and must have a full-time

Qualifications

Education/experience: Associate's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school.
At least 3 years must be as a certified police officer (full-time).
License: Valid driver's license and full-time police officer certification.
Medical, physical agility, background and drug testing requirements are specified in postings.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, and supervises unit activities to ensure security for state property and campuses.
Oversees operations of the campus police force and trains subordinate officers in laws, regulations, and safety procedures.
Appears in court as a witness and handles investigations, warrants, and case reviews as required.
Enforces parking and traffic regulations, conducts traffic stops, and initiates enforcement actions as needed.
Maintains records and reports for accountability and future reference.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Police duties

Education

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or nhjobs@das.nh.gov

Job Title

SOCPF PATROL SERGEANT (Campus Patrol Sergeant)

Position #16389

Location: 36 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301, US

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Salary: $31.03/hour - $41.77/hour

Work Week: 40 hours; Work Week Type: Non-exempt

Job Summary

Provides supervisory police coverage to the Governor Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South with an emphasis on New Hampshire Hospital by coordinating unit work activities and monitoring criminal detection and investigation operations: and assists the supervising officer in commanding the State Office Complex Police Force (SOCPF).

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school. At least 3 years must be as a certified police officer (full-time certified).

License/Certification

Valid driver's license
Full-time police officer certification

Other Requirements

Eyesight and Hearing: Must have at least 20/100 in each eye uncorrected and corrected to 20/40 near vision and 20/30 distant vision in each eye and have normal uncorrected depth and color perception; must possess normal hearing sufficient to enable performance of essential job functions
Examinations:
- Must pass a physical agility test designed to measure ability to perform essential job functions
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation including a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check, polygraph examination, and psychological examination
- Must pass a comprehensive medical examination, provided at the State’s expense and performed by a physician selected by the NH Division of State Police, indicating no physical conditions exist prohibiting the performance of essential job functions
- Must pass unannounced drug testing
If currently employed in a Division of State Police law enforcement position:
- Service record must be free of any major infraction of divisional discipline for the past three (3) years
- Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information

After-Hire Requirements

NH full-time police officer certification within the time frame established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council, and within 6 months of hire. Must maintain police officer certification throughout tenure of service.
Completion of the Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health Worker Training Program within the timeframe established by NH Hospital and no later than 12 months after hire

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: No. Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, and supervises unit activities as directed by the SOCPF Lieutenant to ensure the security and protection of multiple local, state, and federal agencies located on the campus of the Governor Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South with an emphasis on New Hampshire Hospital and mental health issues; allocates and adjusts staffing resources.

Supervises the operations of the State Office Complex Police Force on assigned shift with responsibility for evaluating the work performance, appearance and efficiency of subordinate personnel; documents and provides corrective guidance. Oversees and trains subordinate officers to enforce criminal, motor vehicle and all other appropriate federal and state laws rules and regulations as they relate to public safety. Supervises the inspection of facilities, personnel and equipment.

Appears in court as a witness in traffic violations, criminal cases or other administrative hearings as required; prepares, presents, evaluates and reviews cases for prosecution, up to the level of a class B misdemeanor, for review by appropriate prosecutor; serves warrants, domestic violence orders (DVOs) and juvenile petitions as applicable.

Monitors and enforces the policies and procedures governing the security and protection of campus property, including buildings, grounds, parking lots in and around the area, roadways and citizens.

Monitors movements and behavior of potentially dangerous patients/residents, and responds to and controls high risk situations involving out of control behaviors and psychiatric emergencies including the potential for injury to self and/or others.

Assists with the admission of patients, and searches for, locates and returns AWOL patients as applicable, to include possible transfer of patients to and from other institutions and court, both in and out of state.

Performs all characteristic duties and responsibilities for Campus Patrol Officer II (State Office Complex Police Officer II) as mandated by necessity or as assigned.

Enforces parking and traffic regulations, to include initiating traffic stops in marked cruisers to identify and apprehend violators, issuing verbal and written warnings and tickets, making in-custody arrests, and investigating traffic crashes.

Review summaries and reports of subordinate law enforcement staff for content, accuracy and required legal elements.

Maintains accurate records, data and reports to ensure that activities are properly documented and available for later use as the official records of events and activities.

Total Compensation Information

State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits.