Job Announcement:

RAMSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS

Opening and closing period 01/01/2025 to 01/20/2025

The Ramsey Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Applicants for the position must meet the qualifications, listed below, before the time of appointment. Qualified candidates, who successfully negotiate the selection process, may have the opportunity to begin at a salary step that is commensurate with work experience, certifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Selection process

The selection process will consist of the following:

· A complete review of all uploaded documents

· Verification of qualification requirements

· A written examination based upon relevant, law enforcement duties

· A series of interviews with ascending panels of police department personnel and the governing body

· Successful completion of a background investigation, medical exam, employment psychological examination and drug test.

The Ramsey Police Department reserves the right to contact any current and former employer once a conditional offer of employment is provided.

Qualifications

- An active NJ PTC certification, together with either a two-year college degree from an accredited college or university, or the accumulation of at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university.

- Applicants who are transferring from a current New Jersey law enforcement agency, must have a minimum of two years since the time of their appointment to that agency or bear the responsibility for any costs incurred by the former employer under Title 40A:14-178.

- In addition, transfer applicants must provide a waiver releasing their current department’s complete disciplinary record to this agency for review in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-247.

Age

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not have reached their 35th birthday prior to the date of appointment.

Drivers License

Applicants must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License

The Borough of Ramsey is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local EEO laws.  The qualifications outlined are fixed and governed by the Borough of Ramsey Borough Ordinance 2-32.8. Please refer to the Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act tab, and review the ADA "Essential Functions of a Police Officer" supplied by the Division of Criminal Justice.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmploymentApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.

Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@ramseypd.com