Piscataway Township - Police Officer
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PISCATAWAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER
The Piscataway Township Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer. We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, focused individuals who can demonstrate the ability to successfully perform in a team environment.
The Piscataway Township Police Department is an accredited agency whose diverse members take pride in their proactive response to crime, disorder, and quality of life issues. Our mission is to provide a professional community-oriented police service focused on honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We are committed to and take pride in our partnership with the community and the positive relationship we have formed.
We currently employ 81 full-time police officers, 6 Special Law Enforcement Police Officers (SLEO I & II), 12 certified 911 Communications Operators and 8 civilian employees. We offer various specialized assignments such as: Traffic Safety, Investigations, Special Victims, Identification, L.E.A.D., School Resource Officer, and a Motorcycle Unit. We offer our future officers excellent equipment and a proactive approach to career development and training.
Applicants must possess, or currently be enrolled in a police academy to obtain, a New Jersey Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification. Applicants must also possess 60 college credits from an accredited college or university. NJ SLEO Class I and II waivers and out of state training certifications will not be considered for this employment opportunity. A complete list of qualifications can be viewed on our website at www.ptpd.net.
Applications and Resumes must be submitted online through PoliceApp.com. A cover letter addressed to Deputy Chief Michelle Pilch, and a copy of your PTC Certificate or commitment letter from a NJ Police Training Academy must be included with your resume. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 23, 2024at 4 PM.
Please direct questions regarding this position to tabode@piscatawaynj.org
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, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.