Out of State certified officers receive midrange salary upon obtaining NH certification. All officers reach the top step after one year. Claremont police officers are members of the State Group II retirement system. Minimum retirement age is 45 with 20 years of service. Employees make a small weekly contribution towards the cost of individual, two-person, or family plans.
Life insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.
Dental insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. Family members may be covered, the cost of which is borne by the employee. Disability insurance after three years of service. Uniforms and equipment provided through a quartermaster system. Officers must satisfactorily complete probation in order to become a permanent member of the department.