What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Full-time position at Town of Merrimack, NH?
Salary : $30.87 - $36.83 Hourly
Location : 31 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack
Job Type : Full-Time
Department : Police Department
Division : Patrol
Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Normal Work Days : : 4 consecutive days on, 2 consecutive days off
Hours of Work : : 8 hour shifts
Other Details : : No Application Fee. Health, Life, and Short-term Disability insurance premiums are 100% employer paid!
Job Summary
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
EARNED TIME AND TIME OFF
The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes :
100% employee life, and short-term disability insurance premiums .
90% employer paid family dental insurance premiums.
Participation in New Hampshire Retirement System
Optional benefits such as, deferred compensation plans, long-term disability, & supplemental life insurance.
Paid leave including, holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
College tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts may also be available depending upon the position.
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Salary : $30,000