Recruitment FAQ

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Recruitment FAQ

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Q1.
Can you tell me about Manchester, as well as the Manchester Police Department?

Q2.
Do recruits live at the Academy?

Q3.
How long is the Academy?

Q4.
When is the next test date?

Q5.
Is the Department currently accepting applications for Police Officer?

Q6. Do I need to live in Manchester to be a Manchester Police Officer?

Q7. How long is the process from the initial filing date to being hired?

Q8. Will I be paid while attending the academy?

Q9. Do I have to buy my uniform and equipment?

Q10. As a Manchester Police Applicant, can I transfer from another agency and if so would I have to complete the entire state police academy?

Q11. Can I join the Manchester Police Department and immediately begin a special unit assignment?

Q12. Can I stay in the military reserves if selected as a Manchester Police Officer?

Q13. Do I have to travel to Manchester to take the tests, or can I have them conducted where I live?

Q14. Do I need a New Hampshire Driver’s License when applying to be a Manchester Police Officer?

Q15. Do you have a minimum age or a maximum age?

Q16. How can I prepare for the Academy?

Q17. How can I prepare for the physical agility test?

Q18. How do I apply as an out-of-state applicants?

Q19. I am currently serving in the military. Do I have to be discharged before I can start the application process?

Q20. I applied for the most recent testing cycle, but cannot attend the exam. Is there an opportunity for me to take a make-up exam?

Q21. If I have any questions that I cannot find the answer to on this web site, where can I go to get more information?

Q22. If I served in the military, do I receive veteran’s preference points?

Q23. What are the vision requirements?

Q24. When do insurance benefits begin?