FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Must be at least 21 years old, must be a U.S. citizen, must have a valid driver’s license, high school diploma/or GED, and eyesight must be 20/30 corrected with normal color/depth perception.
Illegally used, manufactured, transported for sale, or sold a controlled substance within 36 months; unless the applicant was under the age of 21; in which case it is 24 months; Used a controlled substance while employed in a law enforcement capacity; Been dishonorably discharged from military service; Been convicted of a felony; Been convicted of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, controlled substances, moral turpitude, or any offense that would cause a reasonable person to doubt the applicant’s character, honesty or ability.
The hiring process is in 3 phases.
Phase I: Online Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Board.
Phase II: One to one interview, Polygraph Exam, Background Check, Psychological Exam, Medical Exam
Phase III: Personal meeting with the Chief
This is a multiple choice, general aptitude exam that is broken down into four sections: Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Report Writing. The written exam has an option to take a practice exam.
Prepare for the type and style of question asked during the exam – including dynamic questions; Do your research and write sample answers to each question; Know how to monitor your body language and professional demeanor; Be aware of the need to stay calm under intense pressure / questioning; Never overreact, argue with the panel, or advocate disproportionate use of force in a question; Learn more about the police department you wish to join, as well as recent crime data / statistics; Be yourself.
The physical agility test consists of three categories: sit-ups, push-ups, and 1.5-mile run. A recommendation is to practice the events in order with only brief rest periods in between. It is also recommended that you train to exceed the minimal physical fitness standards to ensure that you do not fail this portion of the testing process.
Yes. All students of the academy are employed by their respective agencies.
Three times a year, you will complete a shift request. That is where you bid, by seniority, for which shift you want and what assignment you would like.
The probationary period is 1 year from date of hire.
8 ½ hour shifts; work 4 days then off 2 days.
There are several opportunities and special assignments for career advancement, which include: Patrol, K-9 Unit, Detective Unit, Special Victims Unit, Special Investigations Unit, Street Crime Unit, Anti-Crime Unit, SWAT, Training Unit, Sexual Offender Compliance Unit, Community Policing, Traffic Unit, Motor Unit, Mounted Unit, Drone Unit, and more.
Go to www.manchesternh.gov/jobs for more information and an application. Certified officers may apply at any time. Click here
An applicant must be at least 21 years of age by the date of a conditional offer of employment. There is no maximum age.
We do not offer a signing bonus however offer guaranteed employee incentives starting at $7,500 a year.
The Manchester Police Department’s tattoo policy states that there be no tattoos visible on any portion of the head, face, neck, or hands.
16 weeks and is currently a commuter academy
No and we do not have a distance requirement as long as you can make it to work.