Fire Investigator

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33 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

$31.03/hour - $41.77/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, has a full-time vacancy for a Fire Investigator, SOC Title 33-3020 DETECTIVES-P2 located in Concord NH. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Detailed

Description:

Performs skilled technical and investigative duties concerned with the origin and cause of fires, building collapses, and carbon monoxide releases. Conducts criminal investigations and acts as a Peace Officer as authorized by RSA 21-P:4 and RSA Chapter 594. Conducts inspections as they relate to current RSAs and fire and building codes.

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.

• Education:
  
  Associate's degree or its equivalent with major study in a fire science or criminal justice or related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of experience conducting fire inspections and fire investigations OR five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, to include experience investigating criminal matters, collecting evidence, presenting courtroom testimony, conducting interviews and interrogating witnesses.

• Valid driver's license

• Must successfully participate in a physical agility test administered by the NH Police Standards and Training Council, unless currently certified as a NH full-time police officer. This test is designed to measure ability to perform essential job functions which are physically demanding tasks encountered in job performance.
• Must undergo comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and psychological examination. Must have a record free of serious offenses to be eligible for appointment.
• After conditional offer of appointment has been made, must pass a comprehensive medical examination. Candidate will be subject to unannounced drug testing at any point during the selection process. No physical conditions can exist prohibiting appointee from performing the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire

Not applicable

Possession of full-time police officer certification or full-time firefighter certification strongly preferred

• Must possess a valid New Hampshire driver's license in compliance with timelines required by 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, no more than 12 months after hire, and maintain throughout tenure of service
• Must obtain full-time firefighter certification issued by the NH Fire Standards and Training Commission within 12 months of hire, and maintain throughout tenure of service

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

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.

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…