Paulsboro - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement:

Paulsboro Police Department

Hiring Police Recruit

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4/25/2025.

Required Qualifications:

• 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;
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license;
• Applicants must be of good moral and ethical character.

Physical Qualifications:

Candidates will be required to pass and adhere to the following physical requirements;

• Vertical Jump of at least (15 inches, 3 attempts)
• 28 Sit-ups in one (1) minute
• 300 Meter Run in (70.1 seconds or less)
• 24 Push-up in one (1) minute
• 1.5 Mile Run in (15:55 minutes or less)

Process:

• Detailed application;

• Physical Abilities test;
• Initial oral interview process;
• Command level interview process with Paulsboro Police Administration;
• Complete and pass an extensive background investigation;
• Complete and pass a psychological and medical examination to include a drug screening test;
• Attend and complete a NJ PTC certified Police Academy. 

Benefits:

• Starting salary $47,500.00 - Police Recruit 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision care
• PFRS Pension

Incentives:

• 2025 Top Patrol Officer Base Salary (not including incentives): $111,100.00 (seven steps)
• Shift differential
• College degree compensation 
• Longevity Pay
• Holiday Pay 
• 280 hours vacation time, including four personal days, after completion of 1 year of service (Top Vacation allotment 408 hours)
• 120 hours sick leave each year of service 
• Overtime / Extra Duty Opportunities
• Supplied Uniforms and Equipment  
• Healthcare upon retirement (No Cost) 
• Advanced training opportunities 

The Paulsboro 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 gkille@paulsboropd.com