Job Announcement:

NJ TRANSIT POLICE 
NOW HIRING FOR 

 LATERAL TRANSFERS, PTC CERTIFIED, ALTERNATE ROUTE, CLASS 2, & NJ CORRECTION OFFICERS 

To welcome a wider range of qualified candidates, all college requirements are temporarily waived for NJ Police Officer and NJ Corrections Officers with at least 1 year of service.

 

HOW TO APPLY

There will be a $35 non-refundable application fee to apply for the test. (Payable by Debit/Credit Card Only)  

DOCUMENTS WHEN APPLYING:

When applying through Policeapp.com you MUST UPLOAD the following documents

(documents must be in one of the following formats doc,docx,pdf,jpg,jpeg,gif,png):

• Updated resume

(must include name of applicant and name of school)

• Copy of High School Diploma (must include name of applicant and name of school)
• If candidate has college experience, an updated unofficial or official college transcript or copy of degree,
• DD214, if applicable, (long version with discharge information)

 

CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A NJ TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER:

A candidate will be rejected from the selection process that has intentionally misrepresented, falsified, or concealed material and that, upon submission of any

official document (online or otherwise), made a false statement, or attempted to practice

any deception or fraud in this initial application, examination, interview, background, or

in securing eligibility for appointment.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered as a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer, you must meet all of the following requirements at the time of application submittal. 

Failure to meet and provide appropriate documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of these requirements when applying through Policeapp.com will result in your disqualification from the NJ TRANSIT Police Officer selection process.

CITIZENSHIP:

• Candidates must be citizens of the United States on the date of application submission, and never have renounced United States citizenship.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Candidates must have a driving record in good standing and valid motor vehicle driver’s license on the date of application submission. 

 

ALL PTC REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL

All college requirements are temporarily waived for NJ Police Officer and NJ Corrections Officers with at least 1 year of service.

• A Bachelor's degree; OR
• Sixty (60) college credits, plus one (1) year of full-time or part-time experience as a first responder (e.g. Paramedic/ EMT/ ClassI/ ClassII/ Police Dispatcher/ Corrections/ Firefighter/ or related); OR
• Thirty (30) college credits plus at least two (2) full years of continuous active-duty military service with an honorable discharge. OR
• 4 full years of continuous active-duty military services.

Failure to provide proof that you have satisfied minimum requirements on the date of application submission will eliminate you from further consideration as a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer Candidate. 

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:

Applicants are advised that the NJ TRANSIT Police Department will automatically disqualify any applicant who does not meet the general requirements as detailed in the eligibility requirement section.

An applicant will be automatically disqualified if he/she meets one or more than one of the following factors which includes and is not limited to:

• The applicant has any felony convictions in any State or be under indictment or have a pending felony case.
• The applicant has been convicted of, or plea agreement to, any offense involving domestic violence.
• The applicant has a conviction of an unlawful sexual offense.
• The applicant was adjudicated by the court to be in violation of any person’s civil rights in this State or any other State.
• The applicant was found by an employer to have violated any person’s civil rights in this State or any other State.
• The applicant is subject to a restraining order for harassing, stalking, or threatening.
• The applicant has a dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service or law enforcement agency.
• The applicant was convicted of an offense involving or touching on previous public office position or employment. See N.J.S.A. 2C:51-2(d).
• The applicant has a conviction of  two or more motor vehicle offenses for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 or has a conviction of driving while intoxicated as defined under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 within last five years. 
• The applicant has forfeited their right to public employment under NJSA 2C:51-

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Throughout this selection process, you will be required to present two forms of

identification, one of which will need to be a valid government issued photo identification

(e.g., photo driver license, photo identification issued by the County Clerk's Office,

passport, Motor Vehicle ID, Military ID).

The selection process consists of the following and applicants should be prepared to

participate in every part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified of their

status via Policeapp.com. Please use an email address that is up to date:

• Extensive Qualifications Screening
• Panel Interview
• Physical Fitness Assessment for ALL Corrections Officers (during or after backgrounds investigation) 
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Comprehensive Medical Examination and Mandatory Psychological Evaluation
• Academy Physical Fitness Assessment prior to Academy start date

 

SUBMISSION:

All submissions through Policeapp.com will be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications, automatic disqualifiers, and completeness. As determined solely by the agency, partial or incomplete document submission will not be accepted and will disqualify you from the selection process.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION TEST (ONLY FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS):

The purpose of this test is to ensure that each applicant meets the entry-level physical

performance standards for the department and to ensure recruits are in satisfactory

physical condition for acceptance by an approved police academy. The candidate must

perform a PQT. Failure of any one exercise will disqualify the applicant and remove

them from the current selection process at that time. The tests consist of:

• Vertical Jump: 12.5 inches
• 1 Minute Sit-Up: 22 repetitions
• 300 Meter Run: 84 seconds or less
• 1 Minute Push-up: 19 repetitions
• 1.5 Mile Run: 19:00 minute or less

 

QUALIFICATION SCREENING:

Upon successful completion of your submission through Policeapp.com, all information will be collected and assessed by a review panel.

Applicants selected to move forward to the panel interview phase will be advised via Policeapp.com.  It is your responsibility to keep your email up to date.

 

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

A comprehensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted by the

NJ TRANSIT Police Department on all candidates that pass the panel

interview. Candidates will be required to sign appropriate authorizations that will permit

full investigation and complete disclosure of personal information. Candidates who do

not report their complete background record and do not provide complete and truthful

answers during the background investigation will be disqualified from the selection

process at any time.

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment medical examination. The medical examination is conducted to determine the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer.

For Corrections Officers, upon successful completion of the medical examinations, the candidate will be eligible for employment as a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer and sworn into a certified Police Academy to complete training as outlined by the PTC.

The NJ TRANSIT Police hiring process is designed to identify the most qualified

candidates for the position. At the completion of each stage of the hiring process,

applicants will be notified of their status via Policeapp.com. Only those applicants

meeting the standards of the NJ TRANSIT Police Department are selected to continue

in the process.

NJ TRANSIT HAS A RESIDENCY LAW; YOU HAVE ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE TO RELOCATE.

SALARY:

$70,403 NJ PTC Certified

$129,226 Top Pay For Police Officers

SCHEDULE:

4 days on 3 days off schedule; 10 hour days.

BENEFITS:

Each full-time sworn member will receive benefits in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.  These benefits include a major medical health plan, a prescription plan, dental insurance, and a group life insurance as part of the Police & Fire Retirement System.

 

ACADEMY/FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM:

Police Training Commission candidates who successfully complete all of the evaluation components are subject to one-year probation from date of employment.  Candidates will be assigned to a sixteen-week Field Training Program once hired. As a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer, you will be assigned to various locations throughout the state. All sworn officers of the NJ TRANSIT Police Department are fully certified by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Police Training Commission.  Candidates MUST be able to accept assignments throughout the state of NJ.

**Correction Officers candidates who successfully complete all of the evaluation components are subject to one-year probation from graduation from a certified Police Academy.  Corrections Officer candidates will be assigned to a sixteen-week Field Training Program after graduation from a certified Police Academy. **

 

ABOUT US

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the NJ TRANSIT Police Department is to maintain public order and safety while deterring and preventing terrorism and crime throughout the NJ TRANSIT system.

VISION STATEMENT

We will accomplish our mission through intelligence led policing and counterterrorism-based approaches in all of our policing strategies. Our commitment to exceptional public service, will act as the foundation in guiding our relentless crime prevention and suppression efforts. This vision exemplifies our pursuit of excellence in setting the standard in transit policing throughout the country.

CORE VALUES

• Honor
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Courage

 

 

If at any time you have questions please email the NJ TRANSIT Police Recruiting Unit at NJTPD_ExamQuestions@njtransit.com 

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to NJTPD_ExamQuestions@njtransit.com