Hillsborough Township - Certified Police Officer

Job Overview

Department	Hillsborough Township Police Department
Type	Certified
Job Title	Certified Police Officer
Salary	$56,877 to $133,854 not including holiday and longevity pay
Deadline	Sep 15, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	howardj@hillsboroughpd.org
Location	Hillsborough, NJ

Job Announcement

HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

POLICE OFFICER

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED BEGINNING JULY 15, 2024 AND MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

At least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age or is within the requirements set by PFRS.
U.S. citizen and resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
High School graduate or equivalent
Good moral character and temperament
Good physical condition, height proportionate to weight
Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license at time of appointment
Must be New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified, presently attending or enrolled to attend a New Jersey certified Police Academy and satisfactorily complete same or be a certified SLEO Class II who is eligible to complete the Basic Police Officer Waiver Course. SLEO Class II officers who have not completed their summer employment obligations are still encouraged to apply. Individuals who only possess certifications in corrections are NOT eligible to apply.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Starting salary (2024) is $56,877 which may be negotiable based on previous full time police experience. Top salary is $133,854 not including holiday and longevity pay.
Longevity pay
Holiday pay
Paid vacation
Sick days
Personal time
Compensatory time
Employee Health Benefits Programs
Dental plan
Supplied uniforms
NJ Police and Fire Pension System

HOW TO APPLY:

www.PoliceApp.com/HillsboroughNJ

The Hillsborough Township Police Department will make an effort to interview as many candidates as possible. However, submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an oral interview or continuing in the process.

Any questions regarding these requirements should be addressed to Lt. Jack Howard at howardj@hillsboroughpd.org or (908)-369-4323 X7670, Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

Please direct questions regarding this position to howardj@hillsboroughpd.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.