Portsmouth - Auxiliary Police Officer (part-time)

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 construction details, security details,  and occasional coverage for Full Time officers. 

Expectations:  Must work a minimum of  2 major events per year; Work at least 1 patrol coverage shift per year; Complete two 8 hour ride-alongs with a full time Field Training Officer every six months;  work 80 detail hours per year; and attend schuled Auxiliary meetings.

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   If you are interested, please register and submit an application through www.policeapp.com    

EOE/AA

Please direct all questions about this position to Hannah Evans at evansh@portsmouthnhpd.gov or 603-610-7428