Marine Patrol Officer

MARINE PATROL OFFICER

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police – Marine Patrol

Pay Range: $23.93/hr – $31.71/hr

Promotes public safety, protects life and property, and enforces all relevant state and boating laws (pursuant to RSA 270:12-a), by performing law enforcement duties on inland and coastal waterways. Responsibilities include maintaining law and order, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, apprehending offenders, and providing security along New Hampshire’s seacoast and ports.

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/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent credential
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license
• Age/Citizenship:
  Must be at least 18 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 possess 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, a 50‑yard freestyle swim test (or have a current certificate of swimming ability containing this requirement), a written examination, and structured interviews.
• Background checks:
  Comprehensive background investigations, polygraph examinations, and psychological examinations.
• Medical:
  Must pass a comprehensive medical examination provided at the State’s expense.
• Drug testing:
  All candidates subject to unannounced drug testing. Candidates must be record‑free of serious offenses.
• Willingness to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire.

• Obtain NH part‑time police officer certification within the time frame established by the NH Police Standards and Training Council and maintain throughout employment.
• Obtain a valid NH Boating Education Certificate by completion of initial field training.
• Obtain certification in emergency first aid by completion of initial field training and maintain throughout employment.

• Patrol inland and coastal waters to enforce boating laws, navigation rules, and applicable state criminal statutes.
• Conduct safety inspections of private and commercial vessels to ensure compliance with applicable equipment, registration, and operational standards.
• Inspect and verify proper placement and functioning of navigational aids such as spar buoys and flashing beacons.
• Report discrepancies and coordinate with appropriate agencies for correction.
• Respond to boating accidents, criminal activity, and public service calls; investigate complaints and document findings.
• Effect lawful arrests, including use of physical force or restraint when necessary; employ approved defensive tactics and verbal de‑escalation.
• Operate patrol vessels under varied and adverse conditions, including poor weather, high‑speed pursuits, congested waterways, and emergency situations.
• Prepare detailed incident and investigative reports, citations, affidavits, warrants, and diagrams suitable for use in court.
• Respond to water‑based emergencies, including distress calls, medical incidents, and search‑and‑rescue operations; administer first aid and coordinate with emergency services.
• Prosecute criminal cases in District Court and testify as a witness when necessary.
• Provide crowd and traffic control during major waterborne events; assist with safety planning and implementation for public gatherings and special marine operations.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 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 classification.

For further information please contact Stephanie Colcord at Stephanie.

D.Colcord.

GOV or 603‑227‑2135.

EOE

TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964