Security Officer II - Water (Seasonal/Temporary)

SECURITY OFFICER II - 4050 (Seasonal/Temporary)

GRADE - 113

PAY RANGE - $25.51/hr

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Patrols assigned areas within the City’s watershed to ensure compliance with environmental regulations; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to prevent contamination of the City’s watershed. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Security Officer II but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, representatives of the Manchester Police Department and other area Police Departments, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in both an indoor and outdoor work environment in the course of patrol duties with the potential for personal danger.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Patrols watershed areas and monitors activity to identify violations of applicable watershed protection, environmental, and trespassing law and takes appropriate actions to deal with the situation, including making arrests and charging a suspect, issuing citations, issuing written warnings, or rectifying the situation through a dialogue with all parties involved as warranted;
• Performs inspections of commercial and industrial sites to ensure compliance with State environmental regulations, notifies proprietors of deficiencies, and recommends corrective action;
• Works with New Hampshire State Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) representatives and other state agencies involving environmental related issues;
• Inspects septic systems to determine system adequacy;
• Enforces all local, State, and Federal laws, as well as watershed protection traffic, boating, forestry, and fish and game laws, and issues citations for violations;
• Administers the boat mooring system and hunting permit system;
• Performs routine maintenance on waterworks property and structures, including brush removal, litter collection, painting, carpentry work, welding, and minor repairs of related equipment;
• Assists Watershed Maintenance Crews with tree removal, equipment operation, and other duties as needed;
• Installs and maintains docks at boat launches;
• Takes water samples, and assists the Laboratory when needed;
• Scuba dives to clean and maintain water intake pipes and surrounding structures;
• Scuba dives to remove milfoil and other invasive aquatic species;
• Scuba dives to place, relocate, and remove milfoil mats and operates associated heavy equipment used for invasive species control;
• Obtains various readings from gauges throughout the watershed and related facilities;
• Responds to calls and/or complaints from citizens, involving arriving at the scene, taking statements from all parties involved, identifying a violation if one exists, and taking appropriate arrest and/or citation steps as the situation warrants;
• Conducts patrols using a 4x4 patrol vehicle, ATV, on/off-road motorcycle, and/or patrol boat;
• Maintains a highly visible presence within assigned areas for the purpose of deterring crime as possible, maintaining good community relations, and providing an identifiable source for citizens to go to for assistance, guidance, protection, and service;
• Maintains an awareness of any emergency situation in the community, including fires, natural disasters, and environmental hazards, and notifies appropriate departments or agencies;
• Transports prisoners, if necessary, to the appropriate police station, jail, or facility;
• Testifies in court as needed;
• Performs a daily activity of public relations through speaking with citizens, responding to their needs as possible, and explaining through actions and words the goals and purposes of applicable environmental regulations;
• Informs Water administrative personnel immediately of any situation which appears to be out of the ordinary;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Substantial knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws as applicable to environmental law enforcement;
• Substantial knowledge of current law enforcement practices and methods;
• Substantial knowledge of law enforcement equipment, including vehicles, communications units, body armor, handcuffs, firearms, medical kits, chemical agents, tasers, and other related equipment;
• Ability to maintain security and possession of firearms and related equipment at all times;
• Ability to work in situations involving confusion and potential danger to oneself, citizens, or another Officer and to make quick decisions which secure the safety of all individuals involved;
• Ability to use a Police vehicle in dangerous traffic conditions and prevent harm to oneself and others;
• Ability to use good judgment regarding the use of force;
• Ability to command authority from members of the public through a calm demeanor and appropriate actions;
• Ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of assigned Department;
• Ability to quickly learn the geographical layout of the watershed;
• Ability to perform basic first aid procedures;
• Ability to read deeds and maps to identify boundary lines;
• Ability to use a compass and understand bearings to locate property monuments and markers, as well as locate unmarked boundary lines;
• Ability to identify and document property encroachments;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a mobile data terminal in a, police equipped vehicle to write reports and run information related to investigations;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate a patrol boat, ATV, motorcycle, and snowmobile;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Zero to two years of additional training in biology, environmental sciences, law enforcement, or related; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twenty-one years of age or older;
• Ability to pass a background check;
• Ability to pass a drug test;
• Valid Driver’s License (passenger, motorcycle, and boat);
• ATV and boating safety cards;
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with air brakes;
• Open Water Diver Certification;
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Aquatic Invasive Species Control Certification;
• New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS - Ice Rescue Technician Certification;
• First Aid and AED Certifications; and
• New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC) Part-Time Police Officer Certification (Must obtain certification within one year of date of hire).

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to observe community activities in the course of law enforcement duties whether on land or water;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment and detain individuals as necessary;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to turn, reach and grasp repetitively;
• Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift, carry and move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds consistently;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to patrol assigned areas either land or water.