Forms & Policies

1. About Us

   Read about the mission statement and responsibilities of the Human Resource Management Department.

2. Administrative Manual

   Human Resource Management provides our Administrative Manual containing personnel policies and programs for the convenience of City employees and others.

3. Civil Service Commission

   The Civil Service Commission is composed of three (3) persons appointed by the judges of the Circuit Court of the city of Portsmouth (the “commission” and the “court,” respectively). The members of the commission shall devote due time and attention to the performance of their duties. The commission shall conduct its meetings in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, except to the extent modified by the commission. The authority, powers, and responsibilities of the commission shall apply to, and be limited to, the police department and the fire department defined as “classified service,” which are all sworn full-time Firefighters, Firefighter/Paramedics and Police Officers, and sworn employees of rank in the Police and Fire Departments with exception of the Chief and Assistant or Deputy Chief(s) of each department. The members and employees of said departments may be referred to herein as the "civil service."

4. Employee Recognition

   The City of Portsmouth has dedicated employees working together on behalf of the citizens of Portsmouth. View recent winners of our "Employee of the Month" program.

5. Human Resource Employee Portal

   Access materials for Human Resource Management employees.