Deputy Sheriff

Rockingham County (NH); Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in New Hampshire seeks a Deputy Sheriff to enforce laws, serve civil processes, and transport prisoners. The position requires up-to-date certification, a clean driving record, and the ability to work under stress while upholding public safety.

Responsibilities include traffic enforcement, investigations, interviewing witnesses, and coordinating with courts. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with associate degree and related experience preferred;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year associate degree plus one year related experience preferred or equivalent combination.
• Prior law enforcement certification and experience preferred.
• Excellent public relations skills are expected.
• Ability to pass background investigations and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and protect citizens.
• Serve civil process and transport prisoners as required.
• Investigate crimes, question suspects, interview witnesses, and coordinate with courts.
• Traffic control, speed enforcement, accident investigations, and arrests for misdemeanors/felonies.

Skills

Public relations

Decision making under pressure

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

Anticipated opening January 2027

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Deputy Sheriffs enforce the laws of the United States and the State of New Hampshire, protect citizens and keep the peace. Deputy Sheriffs enforce criminal and vehicular laws, serve civil process and transport prisoners consistent with Sheriff’s Office Rules and Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures. Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is a public safety entity comprised of several divisions. Deputy Sheriffs enforce laws, protect citizens, and keep peace through arresting individuals on misdemeanors/felony warrants, extraditing fugitives nationwide, servicing court orders and civil processes, investigating crimes/questioning suspects/interviewing witnesses, handling traffic control/speed enforcement/accident investigation, and handling the transportation, custody, and control of prisoners.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to meet all physical, mental, educational and other qualifications for certification (or continued certification) as a NH police officer by NH Police Standards and Training Council.
• Thorough knowledge of NH Criminal Code and motor vehicle laws.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Ability to make effective decisions under emergency or stressful situations.
• Exceptional knowledge of law enforcement practices, techniques and principles.
• Ability to qualify with department-issued firearms.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a New Hampshire driver’s license, a clean criminal record, ability to pass a rigorous background investigation, occupational health assessment, drug test, oral interview, physical assessment test, polygraph, and psychological evaluations.
• Completion of a two-year associate degree plus one year of related experience is preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience can satisfy the requirements.
• Prior law enforcement certification and experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal and sexual offender records check required