Hampton Police Hiring Process

Hampton Police Hiring Process

The Hampton Police hiring process could be compared to completing a checklist.  You must successfully complete each item in order to move on to the next phase.  For example, file a Job Application to be notified about taking the Written Exam.  You must pass the Written Exam to move onto the Oral Board (Interview). You'll need to also complete a Physical Agility Test to move forward.  You'll need a Medical Clearance before taking the Agility Test. 

  • APPLICATION - 
    File a Job Application with us so we can notify you of testing.

  • WRITTEN EXAM - 
    Score above the cutoff in a general aptitude test that includes spelling, grammar, math, maps, etc...

  • ORAL BOARD  - 
    Interview with three Veteran Officers posing questions and hypothetical situations.

  • PHYSICAL AGILITY - 
    Meet entry level standards for your age group. See our Agility Standards for details.
    You must have a Medical Clearance Form to test.

  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - 
    Intense analysis of Personal & Work history, Criminal & Motor Vehicle records, References, Credit reports, School & Military records.

  • POLYGRAPH  - 
    Successfully complete a Polygraph exam regarding your Personal History and Behavior.

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM - 
    Testing and Interview to determine suitability for the rigors of Police work.

  • PHYSICAL EXAM - 
    Complete a Medical Examination and Drug Screen.

  • CHIEFS INTERVIEW - 
    After completion of the Background Investigation.

  • CERTIFICATION - 
    Successfully complete the 239 Hour New Hampshire Police Standards & Training Part-Time Officer Academy.

  • TRAINING - 
    Successfully complete an intensive 150 Hour Hampton Police Training program.

  • PROBATION - 
    Successfully complete two summer seasons providing satisfactory service.