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Personnel & Training Division
Recruitment and Employment Opportunities

Auxiliary Portsmouth Police Officer Recruitment (Part-Time)

Postions Available  /  Minimum Qualifications
Application Process  /  Physical Agility Test  / Additional Phases of the Selection Process    Summary of Duties/ResponsibilitiesContact Us


Mission Statement

The mission of the Portsmouth Police Department is to prevent crime, preserve order, and protect the rights and lives of all people. We will work in partnership with our Community to identify and effectively respond to the diverse, ever-changing social and neighborhood problems and needs. We will do this with respect, fairness and compassion.
Postions Available

THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY NOT FILLING PART-TIME POSITIONS

*The Portsmouth Police Department accepts resumes and cover letters for part-time police officer employment at any time

 

   

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience:
  1. Must be a US citizen
  2. Applicant must be 21 years of age prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment
  3. High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
  4. Military experience or post secondary schooling is strongly recommended
  5. Must have no criminal record
  6. Must possess a valid driver's license

Application Process

The Portsmouth Police Department DOES NOT issue applications for employment.  Taking the McIntosh Police Exam is NOT a requirement for part-time status with the Portsmouth Police Department.

Please send a resume accompanied by a cover letter to:

Portsmouth Police Department
Personnel & Training Division
Attn: Terry Nichols
3 Junkins Ave.
Portsmouth NH, 03801

For additional information please contact Lt. Frank Warchol at 603-610-7630 or via e-mail at fwarchol@pd.cityofportsmouth.com

Physical Agility Test

 

Age

Males:

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

Single Bench Press *

.96

.86

.78

.70

Sit-ups (1 min.)

37

33

28

22

Push-ups

27

21

16

11

1 1/2 mile run

12:53 min.

13:25 min.

14:10 min.

15:53 min.

 

 

Age

Females:

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

Single Bench Press *

.58

.52

.48

.43

Sit-ups (1 min.)

31

24

19

12

Push-ups
OR
Modified Push-ups

14

22

10

17

8

11

N/A

10

1 1/2 mile run

15:32 min.

16:43 min.

17:38 min.

19:43 min.

* The weight that a candidate is required to bench press is computed as follows: Candidate’s body weight multiplied by the decimal found in the applicable age column.

Additional Phases of the Selection Process

Those applicants who are chosen from the resumes and cover letters that have been submitted to the Portsmouth Police Department will be invited to participate in the Portsmouth Police Department's physical agility test.  Those applicants who successfully complete this phase of the hiring process will be further invited to participate in a formal oral board interview.
 
From this point, all applicants are evaluated, scored and placed on a final eligibility list.  A background investigation of listed applicants will commence shortly afterwards depending on the number of auxiliary officers the Portsmouth Police Department is hiring at the time.

If an applicant successfully completes the background portion of the hiring process, a conditional offer of employment will be extended.  This will be followed by a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and medical exam. It is required that the applicant successfully complete each portion listed above.  The final step of the hiring process will be a required interview conducted by the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police of the Portsmouth Police Department.

All non-certified auxiliary police officer applicants who are selected for part-time employment by the Portsmouth Police Department will be required to attend the next available Part-Time Police Academy Recruitment Class.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

  • Performs patrolling duties in a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot in an assigned area
  • Answers calls for service
  • Investigates traffic accidents and criminal offenses
  • Makes arrests, issues citations and warnings
  • Interacts with the community
  • Identification of community problem areas with expected problem solutions
  • Processes and transports prisoners
  • Gathers information and writes investigative and other reports

Contact Us

Portsmouth Police Department
Personnel & Training Division
3 Junkins Ave.
Portsmouth NH, 03801
Phone: (603) 610-7428
Fax:     (603)-610-7600
e-mail: tnichols@pd.cityofportsmouth.com

 

THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS TO PROVIDE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY AND TO ENSURE THIS PRACTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION IS APPLIED TO EVERY ASPECT OF ITS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

 

 
 Emergency Dial 911, Portsmouth Police Department, 3 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801, Tel: (603) 427-1500