Marine Patrol Bureau Looking for Seasonal Officers

New Hampshire State Police Colonel Robert L. Quinn has announced that the Division’s Marine Patrol Bureau is currently recruiting interested applicants for seasonal patrol officer positions.

The Division of State Police-Marine Patrol provides the opportunity to gain valuable on the job experience for a fulfilling career ahead of you, or a post career opportunity assisting the citizens of the Granite State. This is a maritime law enforcement position that is very challenging. However, with our training and your dedication you are well on your way to a most rewarding experience.

The Marine Patrol Bureau is the primary agency responsible for enforcing New Hampshire’s Boating Laws. Officer’s responsibilities include crash investigations, commercial license testing and vessel inspections, drowning investigations, sea coast maritime security patrols and more. The Marine Patrol covers approximately 300 bodies of water across the state and maintains roughly 5,000 aids to navigation to assist boaters.

The Marine Patrol reminds any interested applicants that successful completion of the hiring process will include their certification as a New Hampshire part time police officer. Other components of the hiring process include, but are not limited to physical fitness testing, written exam, oral board, swim test, psychological test, background investigation, polygraph examination, classroom instruction / testing, as well as practical on the water training / testing.

Marine Patrol has positions available in all counties of the state and is hoping to have final candidates selected by Dec. 31.

Interested applicants should visit Marine Patrol’s website at: marinepatrol.nh.gov, once there select the “employment” link on the left, then the “Recruitment for Seasonal Marine Patrol Officer Trainee” link. For the application process choose the “Employment Opportunities” link for details regarding available positions and the process for application submittal. Anyone with specific questions should contact Sergeant Cheryl Clancy at 603-293-2037 or 603-556-3183.

Submitted by the New Hampshire State Police.