About the North Wildwood Police Department

EMPLOYMENT: JOINING THE BEST

The North Wildwood Police Department is currently seeking mature adults looking for employment opportunities in positions related to the field of criminal justice. NWPD is extremely proud to be the starting point for many current Police Officers who began their training in North Wildwood and went on to careers in many areas of law enforcement throughout the entire country. 

NORTH WILDWOOD CITY

The City of North Wildwood is one of the most popular summer shore vacation destinations at the Jersey Shore.  With the World-Famous Boardwalk and a large active entertainment district, the City covers an area of 1.8 square miles along the southern New Jersey coast located in Cape May County which is a part of land identified as  “Five Mile Beach”.                

NORTH WILDWOOD POPULATION

The North Wildwood Police Department protects & serves a population of 4,000 full-time residents and over 9 million visitors to The Wildwood Island yearly.  The year round and summer residents, as well as our seasonal visitors, choose this resort community for it’s friendly & affordable family living, cleanliness, cohesive neighborhoods, and the courtesy & cooperation that is exhibited by the local population.  Whether you are visiting the island or lucky enough to call North Wildwood your home away from home, our goal is to keep you safe while you enjoy your time here.

NORTH WILDWOOD POLICE

As expected with the expanded seasonal population, our town sees a spike in motor vehicle violations, drug offenses, as well as criminal and other offenses.  These challenges and more are what the seasonal officers of North Wildwood will handle while patrolling the street, boardwalk, beach, and entertainment district. 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Due to the tremendous influx of visitors the North Wildwood Police Department annually fills positions in the following job categories:

• SLEO Class II – (35)
• SLEO Class I – (15)
• Seasonal Dispatcher – (4)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS

Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO II) are authorized to exercise full police powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer.  Applicants for SLEO II employment must be able to perform the essential functions of police work and are subject to a background investigation that will include a criminal history, driver’s license check, physical fitness & mental health testing, and reference checks.  Drug testing will also be held prior to and/or during academy training.  SLEO II Police Academy training is held twice a year, in the spring and winter months.  Upon graduation, students will be issued a PTC Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Applications will be accepted for these seasonal employment positions until March 31.  Should you desire additional information in reference to the application process, please contact the Training and Recruitment Officer via E-mail at  248@nwpd.org  or at (609) 522-2030, x 1511.