Job Announcement:

Plainsboro Police Department Recruitment

The Plainsboro Township Police Department, Middlesex County, NJ, is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a position of full-time Entry Level Police Officer. Candidates shall not be under any contractual obligation to another department under NJSA 40A:14-178 or must be willing to satisfy any training reimbursement to the prior department. 

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a US citizen and a resident of NJ at the time of appointment.
• 21 years of age, must not reach the age of 35 prior to date of hire.
• Applicant shall be of good moral character, sound body, and good health.
• Applicants shall be able to read and write the English language well.
• Applicants shall have no convictions of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
• An Associates/Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required.
• Applicants with no college degree will be required to obtain a minimum of sixty college credits within four years of employment date. (College reimbursement offered, in accordance with the current collective bargaining)
• An applicant must have two (2) years of verifiable employment, or a minimum of two (2) years active military service with honorable discharge.
• Must be eligible for PTC Licensing Requirements (PTC certification not required at time of appointment)
• Applicants are required to pass a physical fitness exam, oral boards, extensive background investigation, medical and psychological examinations, and a drug screening prior to appointment.

The physical fitness test administered is the same standard Plainsboro Police Officers are required to pass bi-annually.

Applicants shall provide the following documents at the time of application:

• Resume and Letter of Interest
• Proof of Education/military (if applicable)
• Copy of valid NJ Driver’s License
• For candidate(s) who are bi-lingual, please depict what language(s) you speak, read, and write fluently

DIVISIONS

•  Administrative Bureau
•  Patrol Division
•  Traffic Bureau
•  Detective Bureau

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

•  Bicycle Patrol
•  Crash Reconstruction
•  Community Policing Officers
•  Training Officers
•  Evidence Officers
•  Field Training Officers
•  Firearms Instructors
•  Defensive Tactics Instructors

BENEFITS

•  Starting Pay $66,712 nine steps to top pay $128,752
•  Additional 120 hours of holiday time off or paid out at the end of the year
•  Paid Vacation, Personal Time, 40 Time and Compensatory Time.
•  Paid holidays, accrued sick time
•  Medical, Dental, Paid Sick Leave
•  12-Hour Pitman Schedule 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am.
•  Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Traffic Bureau
•  $85/$95 Extra Duty Rate/Traffic Control
•  4 Hour Minimum Overtime pay
•  Extensive in-service training and specialized career opportunities
•  Education Reimbursement Program
•  Specialized Training Opportunities
•  Outer Carrier Vest and Class B Uniform
•  Uniforms and Dry Cleaning Provided by Department
•  Visible Tattoos Policy and Facial Hair Authorized
•  One Hour of PT time on duty in Departmental Gym
•  Twice a year Financial Stipend for Physical Training Test
•  Wellness Days
•  Monthly Jiu Jitsu Club

Applications can be completed and submitted online at:

www.PoliceApp.com/PlainsboroTwpNJ

All applications, cover letters, and resumes shall be submitted through PoliceApp.

There is a $35 fee to apply which will be paid through PoliceApp.

*** No applications will be accepted in person at the Police Department***

2025 Starting Salary: $66,712 upon completion of Police Academy

Applications must be received through PoliceApp by April 23, 2025.

Our Physical Training Test will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 8:00AM in Plainsboro Township.  

*Plainsboro Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Please direct questions regarding this position to jdellbeni@plainsboropolice.com