STATE POLICE TROOPER I
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Salary: 31.030-40.020
USD
Applications accepted through Thursday September 16, 2026
Test date is Saturday, October 3, 2026
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:
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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: Associates 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:
A) One year as a full-time certified police officer and one year of honorable active duty military service, either intermittently or
full-time, OR
B) Two years as a full-time certified police officer, OR
C) Two years of honorable active duty military service, either intermittently or full-time
License/Certification: Valid drivers license
Other Requirements:
1.
2.
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
3.
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 States expense. The physician administering medical examinations will be selected by the
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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.
4.
Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the State of New Hampshire
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Must obtain a New Hampshire drivers license in compliance with New Hampshire statutes governing drivers licenses and
registration, and within 12 months of hire.
2.
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: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
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:
1.
2.
3.
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
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4.
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
