Police Officer Job at Town of Merrimack, Merrimack, NH

S0EvQmFLaWZrNUQvMlBScXJ0Z2tKenJrQUE9PQ==
  • Town of Merrimack
  • Merrimack, NH

Job Description

Job Description

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:

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Current full or part-time police officers employed in the State of NH must be certified by the NH Police Standards and Training Council and will be exempt from the written exam portion of the eligibility process only.

Applicants shall meet all qualifying standards as set forth by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.

Before a final offer is extended, chosen applicant will need to undergo a complete background check, including, but not limited to a background history, criminal and driving record, physical exam, polygraph, and psychological exam. 

SALARY DETAILS  

  • STARTING SALARY IS $30.87 with lateral transfers up to $36.83 at Chief's discretion, based on experience, education, and skills.
  • Weekly payroll
  • Educational Incentives - after probation completion 
  • Shift Differential -  B-shift - $0.75/hr. and C-shift $1.00/hr.
  • Field Training Officer Stipend  
  • Special Assignment Stipends
  • Master Patrol Officer - at 5 years (at least 3 with Merrimack) subject to passing test. $37.21 - 41.09 Top of scale within 18 months after attaining Master Patrol Officer 

BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance Premiums - 100% employer paid
  • Health Insurance Opt-out -  Town pays 25% of amount it saves as result of you opting out of our health plan as long as you have other group coverage. For family plan, this is currently additional $714.45/mo. 
  • Dental Insurance Premiums - 90% employer paid.
  • Life Insurance Premiums - 100% employer paid
  • Short-term Disability Premiums (26 weeks) - 100% employer paid
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after probation) -  Currently $30,000 per contract year available to union members, 1st come, 1st served.
  • New Hampshire Retirement System
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Clothing Cleaning and Maintenance Subsidy

EARNED TIME AND TIME OFF

  • Personal Leave Account (PLA)- starting at 144 hours per year - earned weekly at rate of 2.77 hours available to use once earned
  • Disability Leave Account (DLA) - 64 hours per year - earned weekly at rate of 1.23 hours per week available to use for qualified reasons once earned. Annual buyback of hours over 500 at .667%
  • Bereavement Leave  

Compensation details: 30.87-36.83 Hourly Wage

PIf8e67ff1f5ba-31181-35958780

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Trial period, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Ambassador Personnel, Inc. [Batesville, AR]

Sanitation Manager Job at Ambassador Personnel, Inc. [Batesville, AR]

 ...lead a sanitation team where your work directly impacts food safety and production success? Ambassador is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation operations at a bakery/production facility inthe Texarkana area . This role ensures food safety, regulatory... 

The University of New Mexico

Education Consultant Job at The University of New Mexico

Education Consultant Requisition ID: req34916Working Title: Education ConsultantPosition Grade: 13Position Summary The UNM Early Childhood...  ...Required: YesFor Best Consideration Date: 11/6/2025Eligible for Remote Work: NoApplication Instructions Only applications... 

MCI

Work-at-Home Customer Service Representative Job Openings (Full-Time) Job at MCI

 ...Job Opportunity Sydney Call Centre, a MCI company is looking for work at home customer service, help desk, technical support, and sales representatives to support remote work demand. In these roles, you will handle inbound customer inquiries, or troubleshoot basic technical... 

Truck with Jed Logistics

Truck Driver/CDL-A / Home Daily/Touch Freight Job at Truck with Jed Logistics

 ...Class A Driver Bold Safe Trucking is a top employer of CDL Truck Drivers across the country. In addition to a great starting salary, we offer great benefits...  ...Responsibilities: ~ Reefer ~ Automatic ~ Home Daily ~100% Touch Freight; driver unload at grocery stores... 

Amazon Delivery Service Partner

Amazon DSP Delivery Driver Job at Amazon Delivery Service Partner

 ...opportunities? Join Webb Legacy Logistics LLC , an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, as a Delivery...  ...but work closely with Amazon to ensure timely and professional deliveries to customers'...  ...hours per day Flexible Scheduling : Full-time & part-time positions available...