Bordentown City - Full/Part-Time SLEO I

Job Announcement:

The Bordentown City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I. (Full and Part-time).

We are looking for the best Special Law Enforcement Officer candidates to join our agency to
work with us to provide the highest level of professional police services for our citizens. Our
department offers challenging and rewarding careers for those committed to serving the public.
This position also provides opportunities for advancement to be trained as a SLEO II or
considered for a full-time police officer position.

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Minimum age of 18
• Proof of US Citizenship
• Proof of residency in New Jersey
• Proof of valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
• Must not have been convicted of any crime or violation of moral turpitude
• Required to pass pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological screening
successfully

SLEO I officers are responsible for various support functions within our agency that include
traffic enforcement and direction, parking enforcement, managing pedestrian crossings, security
at special events, security for municipal buildings and properties, foot patrol in the downtown
business district, arrestee processing and detention management, detainee transportation
within municipal facilities and community notifications.

SLEO I officers are authorized to perform routine traffic details and issue municipal ordinance
violations as well as parking summonses. This position entails using special equipment such as a
baton, OC spray, and handcuffs. SLEO I officers are prohibited from carrying or using firearms
and are not designated as primary response personnel.

The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public
employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. The
Bordentown City Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to
inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staffing. We strongly encourage people from all
groups and communities to apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to danderson@cityofbordentownpd.com