Job Announcement:

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

(COUNTY OF WARREN)

POLICE OFFICER

Washington Township Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

NOTE: We are only accepting the first 150 applications. All applications are to be submitted via Policeapp.com and due on 04/11/2025.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a citizen of the United States.
2. Must be a resident of New Jersey at the time of application.
3. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
4. Must be of good moral character.
5. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old but not more than thirty-five (35) years
old at time of application.
6. Must not have been convicted of a crime or arrested and found guilty of a motor
vehicle offense.
7. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
8. Must satisfy all requirements of police licensing pursuant to NJSA 52:17B.

TESTING INFORMATION

1. PHYSICAL TEST: The physical test is scheduled for April 27th, 2025.  (NOTE: TIMES FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE JOB POST IS CLOSED)

   • Location: Warren Hills Regional High School 41 Jackson Valley Rd. Washington NJ, 07882
   • Physical test is comprised of the following (5) events as per the NJ PTC:

Push Ups- 1 minute timed event- 24 repetitions minimum

Sit Ups- 1 minute timed event- 28 repetitions minimum

1.5 Mile Run- Timed event- 15:55 minutes minimum

300 meter run- 70.01 second minimum

Vertical Jump- 15 inch minimum

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING THE PHYSICAL TEST:

• The PTC minimum score in each event must be met in order to move on to the next physical event. These minimums are prior to the PTC-revision which took place in October of 2024. We will not be using the revised PTC minimums.
• A failure to meet the minimum score in an event will result in your disqualification from the hiring process.
• Exceeding the PTC minimum will result in additional points as per the departmental hiring policy. 
• Applicants are required to score at least (25) points to successfully pass the physical test. 
• Must bring at least (1) valid government issued photo identification.

HIRING PROCESS

• Physical Test administered by the Washington Township Police Department
• Oral Interviews conducted by Washington Township Police Department
• Comprehensive Background investigation
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Screening
• Drug Testing.
• Pre-academy physical test as per PTC

SALARY

• Starting salary for 2025 is $40,000.00 (Recruit) $49,939.20 upon completion of Police Academy
• Top step Patrol Officer as per Appendix C of the current contract is $125,363.52.

Please direct questions regarding this position to hayes@wtpd.net