Portsmouth - Auxiliary Police Officer (part-time)

Job Announcement

AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER

The Portsmouth, NH Police Department is now seeking applicants for the position of currently certified Auxiliary Police Officer. Applicants must be currently certified due to limited part-time academy availability. The Portsmouth Police Auxiliary Unit is a part-time force designed to augment the full-time force, primarily by working outside details and major events. The Auxiliary force is not used to work regular patrol shifts but occasionally is called upon to work coverage patrols while the full-time force is absent.  The members of the Auxiliary force receive regular training throughout the year alongside the full time police officers. The Police Department will regularly look to fill full-time positions from its Auxiliary members.

Duties include: traffic details, church details, parking meter collection and occasional coverage for Full Time officers. 

Expectations:  Must work a minimum of 12 hours of outside work details per month; work at least 1 coverage shift per year; complete 1 ride-along with a full time Field Training Officer every six months; and attend monthly Auxiliary meeting.

Applicants for this position must be 21 years of age at the time of employment, have a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency, and no criminal record.  Prior experience preferred but not necessary.  If you are interested, please register and submit an application through www.policeapp.com    

EOE/AA

Please direct questions regarding this position to evansh@portsmouthnhpd.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.