Qualifications for New Recruitment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Every applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
• Applicants shall be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.
• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent meeting New Hampshire Standards.
• The applicant must not have any physical, mental, and/or medical impairments which would interfere with their ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer.
• Persons applying shall be of good moral character.
• Applicants shall not have a criminal record or serious motor vehicle record.
• Applicants shall meet all qualifying standards as set forth by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.

PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS:

• A representative from the Londonderry Police Department will coordinate a physical agility test. Fitness standards can be found here.  The Londonderry Police Department requires a 1 rep max bench press test in addition to what is listed by the Police Standards & Training Council. The amount of the 1 rep max bench press will be determined by the candidate's weight and age, this will be sent out prior to the test.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATIONS:

• Use of any narcotic, drug, or drug derivative within 2 years of application.
• Any deception during the application, hiring, or background process.
• Any felony conviction.
• Any tattoo that is visible on the applicant’s face or neck.