Job Announcement

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OFFICER

POLICE OFFICER – PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for the position of Part Time/Full Time Police Officer.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 to 35 and must possess either a current New Jersey SLEO Class II waivable license, BCPO license or are currently a recruit in the Police Academy.

Applications are available online at www.policeapp.com fees may be charged. Plumsted Township is an equal opportunity employer. 

Hiring Process:

• Pre-Employment Personnel Evaluation Profile
• Oral Interview conducted by Plumsted Township Police Department personnel
• Background Investigation
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Screening
• Drug Testing

About Our Department:

The Plumsted Township Police Department consists of 14 full-time sworn officers. Applications will be utilized for the hiring of one full-time officer and potential hiring of one SLEO II with possible future appointments to fulfill staffing needs. 

About Our Community:

Plumsted Township is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1845, from portions of Jackson Township, while the area was still part of Monmouth County. Plumsted became part of the newly created Ocean County on February 15, 1850. The township was named for Clement Plumsted, an English Quaker who bought a large parcel of land.

Plumsted Township has a population of nearly 9,500 residents including section of Cream Ridge with an influx of visitors traveling to town for Laurita Winery during the summer months. Plumsted Township borders Manchester, Jackson Township, Upper Freehold and North Hanover with a total of 39.53 square miles. 

Please direct questions regarding this position to gschaal@plumstedpolice.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.