STATE POLICE TROOPER I

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire is hiring State Police Trooper I on a statewide basis, with a salary range of $31.03–$40.02 per hour. The role requires meeting minimum qualifications, passing agility and written tests, and completing background checks.

The agency offers full-time employment within the Department of Safety, Division of State Police, with a strong emphasis on public safety and law enforcement excellence. Applicants must meet education and experience criteria, be at least 21, a U.S.

Qualifications

• 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
• Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential with two years of related experience as described in the posting

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigation, and law enforcement patrol functions to reduce loss and ensure safe traffic flow.
• Gathers information, interviews victims, witnesses and confidential informants to support investigations.
• Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment and vehicles; enforces federal and state motor vehicle and commercial vehicle laws.

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division State Police

33 Hazen Drive, Concord NH 03305

OPEN RECRUITMENT

STATE POLICE TROOPER I

$31.03/hour - $40.02/hour

Applications accepted through Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Test date is Saturday, March 6, 2027

REQUIRED: Official College Transcripts or DD 214 Forms

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police has multiple full-time vacancies statewide for the position of State Police Trooper I.

Summary:

Enforces criminal, motor vehicle, and all other appropriate laws pursuant to RSA 106:B governing the Division of State Police to ensure public protection and safety, maintain law and order, detect and prevent crimes, apprehend suspects, and prosecute violators.

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:

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

OR

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential

Experience: Two years of experience comprised of any one of the following:

• One year as a full-time certified police officer and one year of honorable active duty military service, either intermittently or full-time, OR
• Two years as a full-time certified police officer, OR
• Two years of honorable active duty military service, either intermittently or full-time

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements:

• Age/Citizenship: Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen on date of examination
• 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: 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. Must successfully participate in a written examination and structured interviews. Before appointments are made, must 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, must pass a comprehensive medical examination provided at the State’s expense. The physician administering medical examinations will be selected by the NH Division of State Police. No physical conditions can exist prohibiting appointees from performing the duties and responsibilities of the State Police Trooper I position. All candidates will be subject to unannounced drug testing at any point during the selection process.
• Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license in compliance with New Hampshire statutes governing driver’s licenses and registration, and within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain full-time police officer certification within the time frame established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council, and within 12 months of hire. Must maintain police officer certification throughout tenure of service.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

Criteria: 33305004PBGA01 (State Trooper I to II)

For promotion from the 33-3050 Police Officers-P4 job title to the 33-3050 Police Officers-P5 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

• Must receive a written recommendation from the Troop/Unit Commander
• Must successfully participate in a promotional written examination measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance at the higher level
• Service record must be free of any major infraction of divisional discipline for past seven (7) years
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information

DISCLAIMERS:

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 job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Performs traffic enforcement, motor vehicle collision investigation, and law enforcement patrol functions within an assigned troop/unit area according to established laws and procedures in order to reduce loss of property and life and ensure safe and orderly flow of traffic. Enforces all federal and state commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations by performing motor carrier safety inspections, weighing trucks and assuring that vehicles display and/or possess proper permits.

Pursues fleeing subjects, arrests suspects, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers, approved weapons, and hands and feet in self-defense. Intervenes in disputes to restore peace and ensure safety of the public and parties involved, including confronting hostile persons, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes. Searches people, vehicles, buildings and outdoor areas to detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.

Fosters positive relationships with NH State Agencies, education and community groups, nonprofits, and wraparound services to enhance effective law enforcement, awareness, and safety outcomes. Maintains a presence and engages with community resources to address citizen issues including homelessness, addiction, and mental health.

Independently assesses situations, exercises discretion, and applies knowledge to make determinations such as when it is lawful to detain suspicious persons or vehicles, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when and to what degree force may be used, including the application of deadly force.

Gathers information and conducts criminal investigations and inspections of criminal, motor vehicle and regulatory laws and rules by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, involved parties, and confidential informers. Achieves, maintains and applies proficiency when utilizing information technology/computer programs and data-based investigative tools to access and record confidential and sensitive information, including National Crime Information Center, Mobile Records Management System, in-cruiser Computer Aided Dispatch, Crash Record Management System (collision reporting system), ETicket (electronic citation/warning system), and State Police Online Telecommunications System.

Reads legal documents, conducts legal research, files and answers legal motions, and writes investigative and administrative reports, including warrants, complaints, affidavits and sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations, to prosecute and/or testify as a witness in cases in court and other formal settings.

Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in emergency situations involving speed in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.

Operates and maintains handguns, shotguns, rifles, other firearms, and other law enforcement equipment in a variety of body positions under stressful conditions and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Utilizes expanding enforcement technologies and equipment including software/computers, imaging and robotic systems, recognition people/plates, surveillance body/cruiser cameras, and sensors/radar.

Demonstrates satisfactory communication skills to effectively present and/or prosecute cases in administrative and court proceedings at the local, state, and federal level, as well as offer testimony in other judicial forums.

Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, and evacuating people from dangerous situations.

For further information please contact the State Police Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or at [phone].

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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

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: 30.95% 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.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

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