STATE POLICE TROOPER I

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 64,542 - 83,242; Full time

Job summary

State Police Trooper I in New Hampshire is responsible for enforcing criminal and motor vehicle laws and patrolling assigned areas to protect the public. The role requires either an associate degree or 60 credit hours, or a high school diploma with qualifying experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

The position involves traffic enforcement, investigations, arrests, and reporting, with training leading to state police certification. On-site work in Concord, NH.

Qualifications

• Education options include an associate degree or 60 credits, or a high school diploma with alternative experience.
• No prior experience is required, or candidates may qualify with military service as an alternative.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic enforcement, motor vehicle crash investigation, and patrol duties.
• Pursue suspects, make arrests, and use restraints when necessary.
• Intervene in disputes and advise on rights and processes.
• Gather information, conduct investigations, and prepare reports.
• Operate law enforcement vehicles and maintain equipment, including firearms.

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours

High school diploma or equivalency

Valid driver’s license

Job description

State Police Trooper I

Pay: $31.03/hour – $40.02/hour

Location: 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

Open recruitment

Summary

Enforces criminal, motor vehicle, and other laws pursuant to RSA 106:B to ensure public protection and safety.

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, and vice versa.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited institute, with major study preferably in criminal justice, or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience
• OR
• Education: High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience: Two years comprised of any of:
  1. One year as a full-time certified police officer and one year of honorable active duty military service.
  2. Two years as a full-time certified police officer.
  3. Two years of honorable active duty military service.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

• Age 21 or older; U.S. citizen on date of examination
• Eyesight 20/100 uncorrected, 20/40 near, 20/30 distance; normal hearing
• Physical agility test, written examination, structured interviews; comprehensive background, polygraph, psychological examinations; no serious offense record; medical exam; drug testing
• Willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire

Preferred Qualifications

• None

After-Hire Requirements

• Obtain New Hampshire driver’s license within 12 months of hire
• Obtain full-time police officer certification within 12 months and maintain it throughout tenure

Career Advancement Opportunities

• In-Band Advancement: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement: Yes (State Trooper I to II; criteria 33305004PBGA01)
• Must receive written recommendation, pass promotional exam, maintain service record, pass background check.

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility. 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 job title. In trainee status, the employee shall be overseen by a qualified individual within one year of hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform traffic enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigation, and patrol functions. Enforce federal and state commercial motor vehicle laws, conduct safety inspections, weigh trucks, and ensure proper permits.

Pursue fleeing subjects, arrest suspects, use restraints, subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers, weapons, and force as required. Intervene in disputes, mediate, advise on rights and processes.

Search people, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas to detect evidence and substances.

Foster relationships with NH State Agencies, education and community groups, nonprofits, and wraparound services to enhance law enforcement effectiveness and safety outcomes. Maintain presence and engagement with community resources to address citizen issues.

Assess situations independently, exercise discretion, apply knowledge to determine lawful detainment, probable cause, and appropriate use of force, including deadly force.

Gather information, conduct investigations, and inspections of criminal, motor vehicle, and regulatory laws by interviewing and obtaining statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, involved parties, and confidential informants.

Use information technology and investigative tools (NCIC, Mobile Records Management, CAD, Crash Record Management, ETicket, OTS) to access and record confidential information.

Read legal documents, conduct research, file motions, write investigative and administrative reports, including warrants, complaints, affidavits, sketches for court testimony.

Operate law enforcement vehicle during day and night including emergency situations; operate and maintain firearms and law enforcement equipment under stressful conditions.

Utilize emerging enforcement technologies and equipment (software, imaging, robotic systems, recognition plates, surveillance cameras, radar).

Present and prosecute cases in administrative and court proceedings at local, state, and federal levels. Offer testimony in judicial forums.

Provide rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters: direct traffic, administer emergency medical aid, evacuate people from danger.

Total Compensation Information

State of NH total compensation package includes: HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits; state-paid health benefits variable by plan; State’s share of retirement 30.95% of pay.

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

EOE. TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964.