Job Announcement:

“Supra Ultraque”

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

Full and Part Time POLICE OFFICER

The Stafford Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the positions of full-time Police Officer, full time Class 2 Special Officer and part time Class 2 Special Officer. The closing date for applications will be: Friday May 16, 2025

Applicants must:

• All requirements must be met by date of application deadline 
• Be at least 21 years of age and no older than 35 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of New Jersey and have a valid NJ driver’s license
• Have earned 60 credits from an accredited college or university OR
• Have 4 years of active duty military service
• Be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation
• Complete application at: https://www.policeapp.com/Jobs/Candidates/Login/

Testing procedures:

Phase 1 - Physical fitness indicator test

• Sunday May 18, 2025 8:00 am
• Southern Regional High School 11/12 gymnasium - 105 Cedar Bridge Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

IMPORTANT: Visit: https://www.staffordnj.gov/643/Police-Entrance-Test-Information to view an informational video about how to maximize your scores on the physical fitness indicator test. 

REMINDER: A mouthpiece is required to take the boxing portion of the physical fitness indicator test.

Minimum passing score = 300

Phase 2 - Written exam

• Thursday May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Southern Regional High School 11/12 cafeteria - 105 Cedar Bridge Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Phase 3 - Initial interview (scheduled upon passing physical and written portions)

Phase 4 - Background investigation (scheduled upon passing initial interview)

Phase 5 - Oral interview (scheduled upon passing background)

Phase 6 - Medical clearance (scheduled as a condition of employment)

• Psychological screening
• Medical screening
• Drug screening

Salary and Benefits:

• An opportunity to start a career in an excellent community to live and work
• Enjoy a 4 day work week with either Saturday or Sunday off every week
• Specialized units include: Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety, S.W.A.T., Honor Guard, Community Policing, K9, Off Road Search and Rescue, Drone, Marine, and Narcotics to name a few.
• Guaranteed overtime opportunities
• Work out on duty in our onsite gym
• 5 personal days per year
• Up to 30 vacation days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• $1,300.00 annual uniform allowance
• New bulletproof vest provided every 5 years
• Deferred compensation plan
• Career development and promotional opportunities
• Educational incentives include:
  • • - Paid college courses for higher education
• - $3,000.00 annual stipend for master’s degree
• Full health benefits plan
• Full benefits upon retirement!
• Includes dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Enrollment in the New Jersey Police and Fire Pension System
• Early retirement in as early as 20 years
• Full pension after 30 years
• Free legal protection insurance
• Top salary for 2024 is $133,138.00. (2025 salaries are currently under negotiation)
• Police officers with full-time experience will be appointed to a salary guide according to PBA contract.

All applications and documents must be submitted online through Police App. No applications should be dropped off or mailed to the Stafford Township Police Department.

If you have any further inquiries, please contact Captain Ken Schiattarella at (609) 597-1189 Extension 8420 or at kschiattarella@staffordpolice.org

Please direct questions regarding this position to kschiattarella@staffordpolice.org