Job Announcement:

Police Officer

Entry Level Examination

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The South River Police Department is offering an entry level examination for the position of full-time police officer.

Law enforcement experience is not necessary to apply!

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Candidates can purchase study guides for this exam at the link below:

https://iosolutions.com/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=police-exam-study-materials&pa_examination=ncjosi2

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The Borough of South River has a long history extending back before the Revolution to 1683.  Originally named Washington, South River was once part of East Brunswick Township.  On February 28, 1898 South River detached and officially became a borough. Due to a quickly growing population and need for service the South River Police Department was formed in 1917.  Located in central Middlesex County, NJ South River is an ethnically diverse and eclectic community with a quaint downtown area with restaurants, shops and eateries.  More than16,000 residents call South River their home and its total area encompasses 2.94 square miles.  South River is bordered by East Brunswick Township and Sayreville Borough.

Benefits & Salary:

• Salary Range: $59,226 - $147,655
• Annual Clothing Allowance:  $2,300
• Initial Uniforms Supplied
• Paid: Sick, Vacation, Personal, Compensatory, Bi-Lingual, and Bereavement Time
• Steady Work Schedule with every other weekend off (Pitman Schedule  /  3-day weekends)
• NJ State PFRS Pension Plan
• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Opportunity for Extra Duty Employment

Divisions & Opportunities:

• Patrol Division
• Support Services Division
• Detective Bureau
• Narcotics Investigations
• Community Policing
• Traffic Safety
• Motorcycle Unit
• Bicycle Patrol Unit
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Opportunities for Various Specialized Assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey
• Must be a United States Citizen

• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver License in good standing
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and not over 35 years of age
• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent
• Must pass a written examination
• Must pass a physical agility examination
• Must be able to pass an extensive background examination
• Must pass an oral examination
• Must pass a medical exam and have a doctor completed Medical Certification
• Must pass a psychological exam
• Must pass a drug test as per Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 25th at 11:59 PM EST.

Questions should be directed via email to eyorek@southriverpd.org

The Borough of South River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit us online at SouthRiverPD.org

Please direct questions regarding this position to eyorek@southriverpd.org