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University of New Hampshire – Main Campus

New Boston, NH (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 16 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/6/2026

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Job Description

Police Officer University of New Hampshire, United States about 5 hours ago
Location:
New Boston, NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Job Type:
FullTime Under the general supervision of a designated supervisor, 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:
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.
Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of progressive experience with a public safety agency or equivalent. Must qualify annually, unless exempted by rules of the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council or by virtue of absence of requirement to carry firearms, with a minimum score of 75% in the Police Combat Practical Pistol Course based upon the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council standards for Police Firearms Instructors. Must successfully complete upon appointment and annually thereafter, a physical examination and fitness test. No criminal record other than minor motor vehicle violations. Must possess a New Hampshire driver's license. Must be certified as a full-time police officer by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council within one (1) year of appointment through successful completion of the New Hampshire Police Academy or through approval of equivalency by the Training Council. Must successfully complete a background investigation, psychological testing and polygraph.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when ing 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:
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00 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
Location:
Durham

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