Sheriff Deputy

Sheriff Deputy

Salary

$31.30 - $42.25 Hourly

Location

Sullivan County, 14 Main St, Newport, NH

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00247

Department

Sheriffs

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Sullivan County New Hampshire is seeking a Full Time Deputy Sheriff.

Examples of Duties

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the enforcement of the applicable laws of the State of New Hampshire. Deputies patrol the County enforcing motor vehicle laws, investigate and report criminal acts when discovered, investigate accidents, and file appropriate reports as prescribed by the Office Rules, Regulations, procedures, and/or superior officers. Deputies also are responsible for serving Civil Process, transporting prisoners, and assisting in the security of the Sullivan County Superior Court. Deputies shall also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum age of 21 at the time of employment
• Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Military experience and/or post-secondary education is strongly recommended
• Must possess a valid NH driver's license
• Applicants must be a certified Full-Time NH Police officer by NH Police Standards and Training Council
• Applicants must be of good moral character
• The applicant must not have any physical, mental, and/or medical impairments which would interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer
• Applicants shall not have a criminal record or serious motor vehicle record

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Benefits & Incentives

Sullivan County is proud to offer their employees a competitive benefit package.

• Flexible scheduling
• Federal holidays off
• Take-home cruiser program
• On-call pay
• Workday begins and ends in your driveway
• Shift differential pay
• Overtime and special detail opportunities
• Unlimited statewide jurisdiction
• Medical - Anthem BC/BS
• Dental - Delta Dental
• Long-Term Disability - County paid
• Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - County paid
• NH Retirement System
• 457 Plan

Sullivan County is proud to offer their employees a competitive benefit package.

Benefits include:

• Medical - Anthem BC/BS
• Dental - Delta Dental
• Long-Term Disability - County paid
• Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - County paid
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• NH Retirement System
• 457 Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Earned Time
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Continuing Education through our online RELIAS program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note: Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status

Employer Sullivan County

Address 5 Nursing Home Drive

Unity, New Hampshire, 03743

Phone 603-542-9511

Website https://www.sullivancountynh.gov/