CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS Earn up to $61,282 + A $4,000 SIGNING bonus!
The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody.
Our Correctional Officers are focused on providing a safe and secure environment while managing the daily care, custody, and control of the inmates under correctional supervision.
Choose a career that changes lives!

COOKS Earn $43,264/yr +
a $3,000 signing bonus
Our Cooks prepare and cook a variety of food items in an institutional kitchen setting.
EXPERIENCE: One year’s experience as a cook in preparing foods and cooking on a large scale or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: ServSafe certification or other recognized food safety certification is desired.



CHOOSE MERRIMACK COUNTY CAREERS
Merrimack County has immediate openings throughout the county. Our employees receive outstanding benefits and rewarding careers that make a real impact in the lives of others.
The County offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligibility is dependent on employment status but may include:
Shift & Weekend Differentials:
• 2nd and 3rd shifts +$2.00hr (4:00pm to 8:00am weekdays) and +$1.50hr on weekends
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Section 125 Plan
Life Insurance
Annual Leave/Sick Leave/Personal Leave/PTO
Short-Term Disability
Paid Holidays/Holiday Allotment
NH State Retirement Plan
Optional Health Benefit
Deferred Compensation
Tuition Assistance
Identity Theft Protection Coverage
Minimum Qualifications
* EDUCATION: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
* EXPERIENCE: Prior Correctional experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities with or without reasonable accommodation as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
* CERTIFICATION: Prior Correctional experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities with or without reasonable accommodation as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
* ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Correctional Officer by the New Hampshire Association of Counties. NH Driver’s License or ability to obtain one. A drug screen & background check will be required of all conditional hires
ABOUT MERRIMACK COUNTY DOC
The Merrimack County Department of Corrections operates a direct supervision correctional facility located on Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, New Hampshire. Our inmate population housed inside the facility includes male and female inmates who are awaiting arraignment, pre-trial and/or sentenced, administrative transfers from other correctional facilities, and federal inmates.
Our inmate population also expands into the community. Those individuals who have been sentenced by the court and have met all departmental requirements may also have the opportunity to be granted the electronic monitoring program and/or be assigned to the County's Successful Offender Adjustment and Re-entry (SOAR) program.
Do You Have What It Takes?
The Department is looking for candidates who want to make a positive impact! Our Correctional Officers are focused on providing a safe and secure environment while managing the daily care, custody, and control of the inmates under correctional supervision.
Our Mission
Merrimack County Department of Corrections is committed to exceptional care and service through positive and innovative practices that enhance the safety and lives of those we serve.
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