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.