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PALISADES PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
NJ PTC CERTFIED POLICE OFFICER
(Three or four immediate openings are available.)
The Palisades Park Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of police officer. Applications are now being accepted until EXTENDED to October 15, 2024. He or she must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have mature and innovative approaches to collaborating with citizens on neighborhood issues, have strong problem solving skills, the ability to work under stressful conditions and demonstrate a history of community service. In an effort to match the community we serve; additional consideration will be given to candidates who are bilingual/trilingual. Applicants must possess NJ PTC certification or be NJ PTC certified upon date of hire. No SLEO Class I or II will be considered.
SALARY
TBD
ABOUT PALISADES PARK
- Population of 21,000
- Approximately 20,000 calls for service annually
- Located approximately 2 miles from the George Washington Bridge
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be between 21 and 35 years of age
- Must possess an NJPTC LAW ENFORCENENT OFFICE LICENSE
- Meet the requirements of and be eligible for membership in the PFRS
- Read, write and speak English
- Be of good moral character
- Free of conviction of a crime constituting an indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude
- Must pass an oral interview, drug test examination and meet essential job functions.
- Possess a valid NJ Driver License
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- First interview by the Command staff and selected borough officials. Second interview to be determined.
- Writing assignment may be requested at the time of interview
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications will be completed online at Policeapp.com
- Application Fee $50.00
Please direct questions regarding this position to JRotundo99@pppdnj.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.
