Hillsborough Township - Certified Police Officer
Job Announcement:
HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
POLICE OFFICER
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED BEGINNING MARCH 13, 2025 AND MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY APRIL 30, 2025
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- At least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age or is within the requirements set by PFRS.
- U.S. citizen and resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Good moral character and temperament
- Good physical condition, height proportionate to weight
- Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license at time of appointment
- Must be New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified, presently attending or enrolled to attend a New Jersey certified Police Academy and satisfactorily complete same or be a certified SLEO Class II who is eligible to complete the Basic Police Officer Waiver Course. SLEO Class II officers who have not completed their summer employment obligations are still encouraged to apply. Individuals who only possess certifications in corrections are NOT eligible to apply.
- BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Starting salary (2025) is $58,726 which may be negotiable based on previous full time police experience. Patrol Officer top salary is $145,750.
- Longevity pay
- Holiday pay
- Paid vacation
- Sick days
- Personal time
- Compensatory time
- Employee Health Benefits Programs
- Dental plan
- Supplied uniforms
- NJ Police and Fire Pension System
HOW TO APPLY:
www.PoliceApp.com/HillsboroughNJ
The Hillsborough Township Police Department will make an effort to interview as many candidates as possible. However, submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an oral interview or continuing in the process.
Please direct questions regarding this position to howardj@hillsboroughpd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.
