SOCPF PATROL SERGEANT

Department of Safety

Division of State Police

State Office Complex Police Force (SOCPF)

36 Clinton Street, Concord, NH

SOCPF PATROL SERGEANT

(Campus Patrol Sergeant)

Position #16389

The pay range for this position is $31.03 - $41.77 per hour

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division State Police has a full-time vacancy for SOCPF Patrol Sergeant (Campus Patrol Sergeant), SOC Title 33-1012 SUPS OF POLICE-P1. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

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:

1. Valid driver's license

2. Full-time police officer certification

Other Requirements:

For initial appointment into a Division of State Police law enforcement position:

1. 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

2. Examinations:

a. Must pass a physical agility test designed to measure ability to perform essential job functions

b. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation including a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check, polygraph examination, and psychological examination

c. 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

d. Must pass unannounced drug testing

If currently employed in a Division of State Police law enforcement position:

1. Service record must be free of any major infraction of divisional discipline for the past three (3) years

2. Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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.

2. 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: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

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.

For further information please contact Lieutenant Roy Pywell at Roy.B.Pywell@dos.nh.gov or 603-271-5340.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 30.95% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

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