Edison - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

WE HAVE MET OUR CAPACITY OF APPLICATIONS; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE EDISON POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE WISH YOU LUCK ON YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS!

EDISON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

POLICE OFFICER

Starting Salary - $54,000

Candidates should expect a highly competitive application process for new police officer positions in the Edison Police Department. Those hired will be sent to the police academy by the Township.

There will be a comprehensive hiring process to include an oral board exam, background investigation, medical, and psychological testing. Candidates may be dropped at any point at the sole discretion of the police department. Applicants should only apply if they are prepared to complete all phases of the process. Please read all instructions and details carefully. 

No person shall be hired, or rehired, if that person has ever pled guilty or been convicted of an indictable offense in N.J or any other state; or received the benefit of pre-trial intervention, or an equivalent diversionary program, arising out of an indictable offense, in N.J. or any other state. No person shall be hired or rehired, if that person has pled guilty, been found guilty, or enrolled in any diversionary program arising from any disorderly or petty disorderly person’s offense if such an offense involves moral turpitude.

ABOUT the EDISON POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Residential Population of over 100,000
• Jurisdiction Covers approximately 32 square miles
• Averages approximately 80,000 calls for service per year
• Edison P.D. serves a very diverse population

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of N.J. at the time of application.
• Possess a valid N.J. driver’s license at the time of application.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be between 18-35 years old.
• Be able to read, write and speak the English language conversantly.
• Shall possess a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited college or university. In lieu of the 60 college credit requirement, an applicant shall have completed 2 years of active military service with an honorable discharge.
• Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a criminal offense.
• Be psychologically and physically fit to perform all the duties of a Police Officer.
• Be physically capable of meeting the mandated firearms qualifications mandated by the N.J. Attorney General’s guidelines
• Be physically fit and willing to fulfill all requirements set forth by a New Jersey PTC Certified Police Academy.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• All eligible applicants shall undergo an oral interview by a review committee. Applicants who pass the oral interview may move onto the next phase.

HIRING PROCESS

• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Drug testing
• Police Academy Training
• One Year Probation

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will only be accepted through PoliceApp.com.

Candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive application prior to the background investigation. Additional paperwork will be required during the process.

PREFERENCE

Edison Residency Preference 

TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE

Edison Township Ordinance governs the hiring process and supersedes anything written herein.

Please direct questions regarding this position to BMaurath@edisonpd.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.