Merrimack County, NH

Careers/Employment

Current Vacancies:

Correctional Officer

It is requested that all applicants submit a completed application and resume before their interview. Applications and information regarding our sign-on bonus can be found by visiting Merrimack County

Should you have any issues with the online application process, please contact a member of the Staff Development Department at (603) 796-3600 extension: 3606, or 3651 or the Human Resources Department at (603) 796-6800.

The hiring process for Group II (Security Staff) employees will include at a minimum:

Physical agility test;
R.E.A.C.T. Entry Level Video Testing (approximately 2.5 hours in length);
Structured oral interview;
Medical exam which includes a drug test (after conditional offer of employment);
A background investigation (after conditional offer of employment).

The department will conduct a criminal record check on all new employees, contractors, and volunteers prior to their assuming duties, to identify whether there are criminal convictions that have a specific relationship to job performance.

Please note, any correctional officer applicant over the age of 45 or who meets other special requirements listed in the PT Consent Form will require a doctor's note authorizing their physical agility test prior to participating in a hiring process. Please review this form, prior to agreeing to participate.