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.

Candidates not certified must pass minimum written and physical agility testing.

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.

 HIRING PROCES:

Written Exam for Non-Certified candidates, Physical Agility Test, Oral Board Interview, Chief’s Interview, Background Investigation - Successful applicants will serve probation period of six months to one year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Complete application on-line through PoliceAPP.com.

Upload Resume and Cover Letter through PoliceAPP.com.

Non-refundable fee of $35.00, payable via debit or credit card through PoliceAPP.com. *MPD does not charge a fee for this process.

Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Captain Eric Marquis at emarquis@merrimacknh.gov or 603-420-1862.

SALARY DETAILS

• The starting salary is $27.98/hr., at top of Patrol Officer Scale $33.21/hr. within 30 mo. of hire.
• EFFECTIVE 7/1/2024 - STARTING SALARY IS $30.87 with lateral transfers up to $36.83
• At the Chief’s discretion, lateral transfers may start at up to $33.21/hr., based on their experience, education and skills. 
• Weekly payroll
• Educational Incentives - after probation completion $0.19/hr. for 30 credit hours up to $.58/hr. for Masters
• 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 subject to passing test. Starting pay $33.76.hr. Top of scale within 18 months after attaining Master Patrol Officer - Effective 7/1/2024 - $37.21 - 41.09

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 $611.69/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 

Any questions on salary and benefits, contact Human Resources at (603) 424-2331.

Please direct questions regarding this position to applications@merrimacknh.gov