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Address:295 Closter Dock Road
Closter NJ 07624
Phone:2017685000
Website:http://www.closterboro.com/closter/Departments/Police%20Department/
The Closter Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.
(Application period closes 3/15/2024)
We will be conducting two separate processes, using the same application period. All applications will be completed on Police App. All applicants who meet the following minimum requirements shall be eligible for employment: All applicants shall apply under the appropriate classification using the correct links listed below.
Members of the Closter Police Department are committed to professionalism through:
SERVICE- by providing quality service and protection to all people in an efficient and competent manner, tempered with courtesy, compassion, and understanding.
INTEGRITY- to upholding the public trust through honest, consistent, and forthright interaction with all people in order to foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and cooperation.
RESPECT- by treating all persons with dignity and respect by promoting equality and fairness, in upholding the Constitutional rights of all people.
Our goal is to attract highly qualified individuals to our organization who share our mission and our values. As individuals, we share the common values of human life, integrity, honesty, excellence, pride, teamwork and cooperation, accountability, problem solving skills and courage. As members of the Closter Police Department, we shall lead an exemplary lifestyle that characterizes our personal and professional values.
Must be a resident of New Jersey upon date of appointment and a citizen of the United States.
Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
Possess a Bachelor Degree or an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or Police Science from a college or university accredited
by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.
In lieu of a college degree, a candidate must possess a valid PTC certificate or eligible for a PTC waiver at the time of appointment.
The applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a maximum age established by law or regulation.
Must be sound in body and of good health.
Must be of good moral character and have not been convicted of any criminal offense or that reflects negatively on your moral character.
The above minimum educational requirements may not be waived except under exceptional circumstances.
Any applicant who has successfully completed the New Jersey Basic Course for Police Officers and is currently employed by a law enforcement agency in the State of New Jersey and plans to laterally transfer to the Closter Police Department, OR
Any applicant who is currently enrolled in an academy approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission as an Alternate Route recruit, OR
Has graduated from an academy approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission as an Alternate Route Graduate.
Any applicant who holds no prior full time law enforcement experience.
Closter Police Department Contact:
Sgt. Vincent Sarubbi (vsarubbi@closterpolice.org)
Do not call the police department for information.
The Borough of Closter is an equal opportunity employer.