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Portsmouth Looking To Hire New Police Officers

Want to be a police officer in Portsmouth? See what the requirements are and how to apply.

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The Portsmouth Police Department offers a salary starting at $58,032.3 with annual increases up to $68,881.29 in year two and $75,617.71 in year three.
The Portsmouth Police Department offers a salary starting at $58,032.3 with annual increases up to $68,881.29 in year two and $75,617.71 in year three. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

PORTSMOUTH, RI — The Portsmouth Police Department is looking to hire new officers to its force.

The department is now seeking applications from qualified candidates. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m April 8. All applications must be submitted online here.

Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 upon hiring, and have a high school diploma or GED. Preference will be given to candidates that possess criminal justice/justice administration educational credits and/or honorable military service time.

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Appointment to the department is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, medical exam, psychological exam and drug screening.

The Portsmouth Police Department offers a salary starting at $58,032.3 with annual increases up to $68,881.29 in year two and $75,617.71 in year three.

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