Job Announcement:

LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP

NOW HIRING

Entry Level and Certified Police Officers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in Basic Course for Police Officers by the NJ Police Training Commission, OR
• Currently enrolled in a Police Training Commission certified NJ Police Academy, OR
• Certified as a NJ Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II AND meet the requirements set forth by the NJ Police Training Commission and be eligible for a waiver to Basic Course for Police Officers.

Additional Requirements:

• 21 years of age and less than 35 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be a resident of New Jersey and citizen of the United States
• Shall have graduated from high school or possess a General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Ability to perform all tasks and duties of a police officer
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Applicants must be of good moral and ethical character

Process:

• Detailed application
• Oral interview process by the Lumberton Township Police Department
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Medical examination
• Psychological screening
• Drug testing

The Lumberton Township Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the Chief of Police.

Please direct questions regarding this position to ccheesman@lumbertontwp.com

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.

Please direct questions regarding this position to ccheesman@lumbertontwp.com