Senior Fire Investigator & Public Safety Lead

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is recruiting for a skilled investigator to determine origins of fires, explosions, building collapses, and CO releases. You will act as lead investigator, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, and provide expert testimony in court as needed.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in fire science or criminal justice, five years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and eligibility for required certifications and background

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or its equivalent with major study in a fire science, criminal justice, or related field.
• Five years of experience conducting fire inspections and fire investigations OR five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, including handling evidence, courtroom testimony, interviews, and interrogations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass physical agility test unless NH full-time police officer already certified.
• Background, polygraph, psychological exams; medical exam after conditional offer; possible drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the origin and cause of fires, explosions, building collapses, and carbon monoxide releases; submit detailed reports.
• Serve as lead investigator supervising division personnel in major cases.
• Assist agencies with investigations involving fire/code violations.
• Provide direction to division staff using applicable laws and procedures.
• Engage with the public, media, officials, and partner agencies to educate and guide.

Skills

Physical fitness

Education

Associate’s degree in fire science or criminal justice

Tools

Polygraph examination

Job description

The State of New Hampshire is recruiting for a skilled investigator to determine origins of fires, explosions, building collapses, and CO releases. You will act as lead investigator, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, and provide expert testimony in court as needed.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in fire science or criminal justice, five years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and eligibility for required certifications and background