Public Safety Sergeant

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or, his/her designee, plan, organize and coordinate assigned daily shift operations of any of the following units: Police Services, Investigative Services, Support Services, Prosecution Services and Dispatch Services, and to supervise operations of assigned activities and personnel.

Job Duties:

• Supervise, direct, discipline, train, and evaluate personnel assigned to any one of the following units: Police Services, Prosecution Services, Dispatch Services and Support Services and Investigative Services in carrying out the 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 required in travel/patrol duties, which 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.,

• Recommend policy and procedural changes.

• Requisition and inventory supplies and equipment, supervise care and control department equipment and supplies, request equipment repairs, and issue equipment.

• Investigate citizens’ complaints, conduct internal investigations and recommend discipline.

• Identify departmental and/or procedural problems and course of action, establish priorities for law enforcement service.

• Operate law enforcement and job-related equipment.

• Supervise special events.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years as a full-time certified police officer with a City/Town/County or State law enforcement agency

• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement, Safety Services and Communication Services practices, technology and methodology.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NH motor vehicle, criminal, arrest, juvenile and case law, court decisions, the Clery act, FERPA, HIPPA, accepted police procedure, accepted principles of supervision and management, campus and host town geography, strong knowledge of community members.

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to project self assurance and certainty, project a positive first impression, react and cope with stressful situations, and evaluate a situation with common sense.

• Demonstrated skill in the use and care of law enforcement and job-related equipment.

• Demonstrate leadership, supervisory and organizational ability.

• Demonstrated ability to react responsively in emergency situations.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Must qualify annually with designated department weapons based upon the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Standards.

• Progressive past service record with a Police organization.

• 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.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

• Must possess a valid New Hampshire Driver's License.

• Must be certified as a full time police officer by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.

• Ability to pass a written test, Oral Board examination, Administrative Review/Board, and physical agility test.

• Computer skills as required by department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college/university.

• Completion of advanced management and/or first line supervisory training.

• Three years as a full-time Police Officer with a Campus Law Enforcement Agency

• Possess valid New Hampshire Motorcycle license.

• Demonstrated knowledge of campus police department rules and regulations, practices and standards

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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