MARINE PATROL OFFICER II Position Available In Belknap, New Hampshire

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out of 5 stars 31 Dock Road, Gilford, NH State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Safety Division of State Police, Marine Patrol 31 Dock Road, Gilford, NH 03249 MARINE

PATROL OFFICER II

Position #41981

Exam Date:

Saturday July 12, 2025

REQUIRED:

Official College Transcripts or DD 214 Forms $28.58/hour – $38.36/hour The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Marine Patrol, has a full-time vacancy for Marine Patrol Officer II. This position has a 40 hour work week and is non-exempt.

SUMMARY:

To enforce criminal, boating and all other appropriate laws to ensure public protection and safety, maintain law and order, detect and prevent crimes, apprehend suspects and prosecute violators, and provide security for the State’s seacoast and ports.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Education:

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institute of higher education with major study preferably in criminal justice or the equivalent.

Experience:

No experience required.

OR Education:

High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience:

Two years of experience comprised of any one of the following: A) One year as a full-time certified police officer and one year of honorable military service, either intermittently or full-time, OR B) Two years as a full-time certified police officer, OR C) Two years of honorable military service, either intermittently or full-time.

License/Certification:

1. Must possess a Red Cross Multi-Media First Aid Certificate or its equivalent as determined by the hiring agency. 2. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a valid New Hampshire Boating Education Certificate 3. Upon appointment, candidates must obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license in compliance with New Hampshire statutes governing driver’s licenses and registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct law enforcement patrols on inland and coastal waters enforcing Federal and State boating laws and rules, and State criminal laws on the water. Perform regular security checks on critical infrastructure on the State’s seacoast. Participate in the escort of sensitive military and civilian vessels with the purpose of providing security while in transit. Arrest suspects forcibly, if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers, approved weapons, and hands and feet in self-defense. Operate law enforcement vehicles, patrol boats during both day and night; in emergency situations involving high speeds, in congested traffic and in unsafe water conditions caused by factors such as fog, rain, wind, heavy surf, extreme cold (icing conditions), current, ice and snow. Write investigative and other reports, including sketches, citations, affidavits, complaints and warrants using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations. Prosecute criminal cases in District Court and testify as a witness when necessary. Inspect private and commercial boats for compliance with Federal and State commercial vessel laws and regulations. Serve as Field Training Officer for both Marine Patrol Officer Trainees and new personnel assigned to the coast patrol.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Age/Citizenship:

Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen either prior to or on scheduled date of examination administration.

Eyesight and Hearing:

Must have at least 20/100 in each eye uncorrected and corrected to 20/40 (near vision) and 20/30 (distant vision) in each eye and have normal uncorrected depth and color perception.; must possess normal hearing sufficient to enable performance of essential job functions.

Examinations:

Applicants must successfully participate in a physical agility test designed to measure ability to perform essential job functions which are physically demanding tasks encountered in job performance. Applicants must also successfully participate in a written examination and structured interviews. Before appointments are made, candidates will undergo comprehensive background investigations, polygraph examinations and psychological examinations. Candidates who do not have a record free of serious offenses will be ineligible for appointment. After conditional offers of appointment have been made, prospective appointees must pass a comprehensive medical examination provided at the State’s expense. The physician administering medical examinations will be selected by the N.H. Division of State Police. No physical conditions can exist prohibiting appointees from performing the duties and responsibilities of the Marine Patrol Officer II position. All candidates will be subject to unannounced drug testing at any point during the selection process. Additional information on required examinations can be obtained from the N.H. Division of Personnel and N.H. Division of State Police Recruitment and Training Unit.

Police Officer Certification:

Candidates must be able to obtain full-time police officer certification within the time frame established by the N.H. Police Standards and Training Council. Must maintain police officer certification throughout tenure of service. Candidates must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire. Must be able to pass a 50-yard free style swim test or have a current certificate of swimming ability containing this requirement.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. For further information please contact Stephanie Colcord, Staff Development and Training Specialist, at Stephanie.

D.Colcord@DOS.NH.GOV or at (603) 227-2135.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee’s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected. See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx Value of State’s share of

Employee’s Retirement:

13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value) Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.

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EOE TDD Access:

Relay NH 1-800-735-2964