Garwood - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Overview

Department	Garwood Police Department
Type	Entry Level
Job Title	Entry Level Police Officer
Salary	$44,991 to $100,008
Deadline	Aug 19, 2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	PDChief@garwood.org
Location	Garwood, NJ

Job Announcement

GENERAL DUTIES

Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office and in conformance with the general duties of the Department. To protect life and property, preserve the peace and perform their duties promptly, faithfully and diligently.

ABOUT GARWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Borough of Garwood has a resident population of 4,500 (6,000 by 2023)
The Borough of Garwood is centrally located in Union County.
The Garwood Police Department currently has 16 full time sworn officers.
The Garwood Police Department currently works a 4 day on and 4 day off schedule for patrol officers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years or older
US Citizen
Graduated from High School or GED program
Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification a plus.

HIRING PROCESS

Application / Resume Review
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Drug Testing
Psychological Evaluation
Physical Evaluation

Resume, Cover Letter and Employment Application must be received no later than 11:59 pm on August 19, 2022 on www.PoliceApp.com/GarwoodNJ.

Please direct questions regarding this position to PDChief@Garwood.org

Please direct questions regarding this position to PDChief@garwood.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.