Merrimack - Certified Patrol Officer
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Merrimack – Patrol Officer
MERRIMACK, NH POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING
CERTIFIED PATROL OFFICER POSITIONS (3)
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The patrol officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the applicable laws of the State of New Hampshire and ordinances of the Town of Merrimack. He/she is also responsible for efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Merrimack Police Department. His/her duties include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls; identifying criminal offenders/activity and where appropriate, apprehend offenders; reduce the opportunity for the commission of crimes through preventative patrol; aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm; facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems; create and maintain a feeling of security within the community; promote and preserve the peace. Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Applicants shall meet all standards set forth by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.
HIRING PROCESS
- Written Exam for Out of State Certified Police Officers (Current NH certified officers exempt from written exam)
- Physical Agility Test
- Oral Board Interview
- Chief’s Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Evaluation
- Successful applicants will serve a up to one-year probationary period
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Complete an application for employment on-line through PoliceAPP.com.
- Applications are currently being accepted.
- Upload a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter through PoliceAPP.com.
- A non-refundable application fee of $35.00, payable via debit or credit card to PoliceAPP.com. This fee is NOT charged by Merrimack Police Department.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Pay range for Patrolman: $56,492 - $67,059, plus incentives after trial period
- After 5 Years as Patrol Officer with the Department, pass as test to be promoted to Master Patrolman: current range is $68,161 - $71,552 plus incentives
- Health, group life, and short-term disability insurance premiums are currently 100% employer paid.
- Includes paid vacation/personal leave and sick leave, and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.
- Any questions on salary and benefits, contact Human Resources at (603) 424-2331.
Please direct questions regarding this position to applications@merrimacknh.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.